Protection and Control Relay Technician P&C

Powerserve Technologies; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerserve Technologies is looking for Protection and Control (P&C) Technicians in Naples, Florida. Candidates need an Associate's degree in electronics or related fields and at least one year of relevant field experience. Responsibilities include traveling to job sites for work at substations and demonstrating teamwork and technical skills. The ideal candidate is self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities. The role demands adaptability to new technologies and a commitment to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of field experience in controls or control panel wiring.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Three years of experience in protection and control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to substations across Florida for work.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical tasks and teamwork.
• Continue to learn and develop technical skills.

Skills

AC and DC circuit theory

Electronics

Good judgement

Organizational skills

Time management

Team cooperation

Problem-solving abilities

Self-motivation

Education

Associate of Science in applied field

Associates of Arts with pre-electrical engineering electives

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Powerserve Technologies is seeking Protection and Control (P&C) Technicians. These opportunities require travel to job sites to perform the necessary work at Substations across Florida.

Responsibilities

• Attendance, dependability, reliability and perseverance are critical to our success.
• Fluency in English language comprehension communication skills and understanding technical terminology are necessary. Continued self-improvement of those skills is a must.
• Cooperation and teamwork are essential since we all work as part of one team.
• Initiative to further one’s knowledge and perform tasks is necessary to keep up with changing technologies.
• Quality in workmanship, of character and personality is essential in our employees as our reputation is built on it.
• Good judgement is important. We stress doing what’s right over what’s easy.
• Adaptability is a key attribute since tasks, work sites and necessary skill sets can change rapidly.
• Creativity and curiosity are traits needed to continue to learn and understand the equipment, process and methods.
• Organizational and time management skills are required to be productive because of the attention to detail required.
• Demonstrate proficiency in AC and DC circuit theory, electronics, transformers, 3 phase systems, Boolean Algebra, etc. Assist more junior technicians with learning.
• Demonstrate understanding of the theory of operation of basic relays and protection systems, devices, instrumentation transformers, SCADA, etc. Learn theory of operation of more advanced relays, protection systems, etc. Assist more junior technicians with learning this information.
• Demonstrate proficiency with drawing symbiology, ANSI/IEEE relay function numbers and how different manufacturers accomplish the functions. Assist more junior technicians with learning the symbols and function numbers.
• Demonstrate logical problem-solving abilities.
• Continue to learn, understand and demonstrate advanced testing methodologies and proper use of multimeters, test equipment and testing devices. Assist more junior technicians with learning testing methods, test equipment uses and theory and testing devices.
• Draw schematic/elementary diagrams from verbal descriptions. Assist more junior engineers with understanding descriptions and how to translate into drawings.
• Demonstrate understanding and use of good Human Performance Tools and techniques in testing and record keeping techniques. Provide guidance and explanation to more junior technicians.
• Demonstrate ability to read utility and other technical drawings. Assist more junior technicians to develop this skill.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify the physical location, equipment and orientation shown on the drawings. Assist more junior technicians in locating the physical equipment from drawings.
• Demonstrate familiarity with hand and power tools and their usages. Monitor more junior technicians for proper tool selection and use; provide instruction as needed.
• Complete assigned paperwork, test forms and procedures in a timely manner. Understand the reasoning behind the forms. Explain the documents and forms to more junior technicians as needed.
• Assemble control panels from drawings.
• Develop leadership and responsibility.
• Follow all Human Performance, Safety and Environmental rules and use all procedures, processes and tools available. Take proactive steps to keep everyone safe. Stop anyone not following the rules.
• Proficiency in identifying all substation equipment and explaining the function of it. Assist more junior technicians with identification and function of this equipment.
• Be an example to others. Let your actions be a model for other teammates.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in applied field (electronics, power systems, information).
• Associates of Arts with pre-electrical engineering electives.
• Competent in the understanding and application of Algebra and Trigonometry as it pertains to electrical theory and testing calculations.
• Proficiency with calculations of 3 phase, transformer, circuit analysis, etc. parameters.
• Proficiency in setting and testing overcurrent microprocessor-based relays.
• One (1) year of field experience in controls or control panel wiring.
• Preferred: Familiarity with ANSI/NETA testing requirements and procedures.
• Three (3) years of field experience in protection and control systems.

P&C Tech 2

• Required (Basic): Associate of Science in applied field (electronics, power systems, information).
• Associates of Arts with pre-electrical engineering electives.
• Competent in the understanding and application of Algebra and Trigonometry as it pertains to electrical theory and testing calculations.
• Proficiency with calculations of 3 phase, transformer, circuit analysis, etc. parameters.
• Proficiency in setting and testing overcurrent microprocessor-based relays.
• One (1) year of field experience in controls or control panel wiring.
• Preferred: Familiarity with ANSI/NETA testing requirements and procedures.
• Two (2) years of field experience in protection and control systems.

P&C Tech 3

• Required Qualifications: High school diploma with experience wiring control panels or similar products.
• Competent in the understanding and application of Algebra and Trigonometry as it pertains to electrical theory and testing calculations.
• Familiarity with 3 phase and
• Introductory experience with setting and testing overcurrent microprocessor-based relays.
• Experience in field control or control panel wiring.
• Preferred: Associate of Science in applied field (electronics, power systems, information).
• Associates of Arts with pre-electrical engineering electives.
• One (1) year documentable experience in control panel wiring and protection and control systems.

Skills and Characteristics

• Self-Motivated, detail and goal oriented.