Protection & Control Field Technician – Travel 70%

RMS Energy; Ohio; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Full Benefits – Medical, dental, and V

401(k) with Company Match

Top-Tier Equipment

Per Diem for Travel

Job summary

RMS Energy is seeking a P&C Field Technician to support protection and control operations through hands-on testing, maintenance, and commissioning of transmission and distribution power equipment in field environments. You’ll work with relay systems, pilot channels, and substation controls, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance in high‑voltage environments.

This is a field-based role with significant travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with substation relays, calibration, and panel checkout preferred.
• Willingness to travel at least 70% of the time.
• Strong documentation and computer skills (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Perform protection and control relay testing, including inputs, metering, calibration, trip checks, and SCADA validation.
• Troubleshoot and repair substation relays and control systems.
• Commission new substations and related equipment, including pilot channels and comms gear.
• Support field service teams to complete assignments safely and accurately.
• Reference wiring diagrams and apply proper test procedures to various power equipment.
• Plan and execute testing activities with minimal supervision and no service interruptions.
• Document work and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Adapt to outdoor and indoor field conditions and work hands-on in the field.

Skills

Relay testing knowledge

Documentation

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA systems

Test equipment

Wiring tools

Pilot channels equipment

Job description

RMS Energy is seeking a P&C Field Technician to support protection and control operations through hands-on testing, maintenance, and commissioning of transmission and distribution power equipment in field environments. You’ll work with relay systems, pilot channels, and substation controls, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance in high‑voltage environments.

This is a field-based role with significant travel.