Protection & Control Technician

CS&S STAFFING SOLUTIONS; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem travel expenses covered

Full benefits

Job summary

A staffing solutions company is seeking a Protection & Control Technician in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role involves testing and troubleshooting protective relays, requiring a minimum of 3–5 years of field experience. Candidates should possess an EET or technical school credential and be proficient in using test equipment. This full-time position includes per diem travel coverage and complete benefits. If you have a passion for electrical systems and a commitment to safety, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years related experience in substations.
• Experience in relay testing and field experience required.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required.
• Proficiency with test equipment (M400, Doble 6150, CMC-256/356).

Responsibilities

• Develop skills for installing, adjusting, and troubleshooting relays.
• Test various types of relays for functionality.
• Read schematics related to relay systems.
• Participate in training to gain electrical fundamentals knowledge.
• Collect data and perform arc flash studies.
• Participate in training to learn transmission and distribution equipment.

Skills

Protective relay testing

Troubleshooting relays

Field data collection

Communication with RTS software

Safety training

Education

EET or Technical School credential

Tools

M400 test set

Doble 6150

CMC-256

CMC-356

Job description

Protection & Control Technician

We are seeking experienced Protective Relay Technicians for an expanding Field Services Group with a focus on projects in Ohio and the Midwest. Candidates must have experience with protective relays, transformers, circuit breakers, power circuit breakers, metal‑clad and enclosed switchers, power cables, substation equipment, motor control centers, medium‑voltage control, excitation equipment, and automatic transfer switches. This is a full‑time position with complete benefits and per diem travel expenses.

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Travel Requirement

This field position requires travel within Ohio to substations and customer locations. The company covers travel expenses.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop the skills to provide technical capabilities for installing, adjusting, and troubleshooting relays.
• Develop the ability to test relays: overcurrent/voltage, directional, distance, impedance, sync check, loss of field, reverse power, multifunction relays.
• Read associated schematics, both internal and external of the relay.
• Develop the skills to communicate with RTS software.
• Assist in writing functional test plans.
• Participate in a training and development program to achieve comprehensive knowledge of electrical fundamentals, transmission and distribution equipment, and routine P&C functions.
• Remain current on all safety and technical training.
• Collect field data and perform arc flash studies, coordination studies, and short‑circuit analysis.
• Provide technical insight regarding substation systems and electrical power systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years related experience in substations, experience in relay testing, and field experience.
• Education: EET or Technical School credential.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; handle problems involving several concrete variables.
• Ability to add, subtract, and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence using correct English.
• Licensure and Certifications: SEL or OEM Certified; NETA or NICET encouraged.
• Test Equipment: Proficiency with commonly used test sets such as M400, Doble 6150, CMC‑256, CMC‑356, etc.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status required.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: DOE. Per diem travel expenses covered. Full benefits.