Protection and Controls Technician

Jobot; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Control Technician to install and maintain protective relay equipment, ensuring mission-critical power systems function efficiently. With a focus on safety and career development, this role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Join North America's largest NETA-accredited electrical testing organization and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Retirement programs with company match

Wellness programs

Technical training support

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical testing with protection and control equipment.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays and substation RTUs.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment.
• Perform functional testing for protection and control circuitry.
• Review and submit test reports.

Skills

Electrical testing

Protection and control equipment

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering/Technology

Technical school diploma

Military experience

Job description

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This range is provided by Jobot. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $95.00/hr

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Job details

This Jobot Job is hosted by Brandon DeDeker

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Salary $60 - $95 per hour

A Bit About Us

We specialize in keeping mission-critical power flowing for clients across various industries. We offer full-service electrical system maintenance, engineering solutions, and NETA accredited testing services, serving clients throughout the United States and Canada



Why join us?


Join us and supercharge your career! As North America's largest and fastest-growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization, we ensure electrical power systems function safely and efficiently. We offer an unbeatable benefits package, including comprehensive medical plans, retirement programs with company match, wellness programs, and technical training support. We prioritize safety, career development, and employee recognition, making it an exciting and rewarding place to work. Don't miss out on the opportunity to grow with us! Apply now and be part of our dynamic team.

Job Details

Job Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, DFRs, RTUs, and communication processors.
• Perform functional testing for protection and control circuitry.
• Upgrade RTUs and telecom for clients.
• Work with SEL and GE microprocessor relays.
• Review and submit test reports.
• Interpret diagrams and recognize discrepancies.
• Complete time and expense reports; maintain company vehicles.
  
  

Education/Experience

• 5+ years in electrical testing with protection and control equipment, RTUs, and telecom.
• Degree in Engineering/Technology, Technical school diploma, or military experience.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays, substation RTUs, and telecom equipment.
• Project management experience in HV substations.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements.
  
  

Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and drive regularly.
• Pass physical exams, drug tests, and background checks.
• Valid driver's license and OSHA training.
• Work in changing outdoor conditions, overtime, and travel extensively.
  
  

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities, Electric Power Generation, and Natural Gas Distribution

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