Protection & Control Technician – Substation Relay Specialist

Coserv; Krum (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CoServ is seeking a P&C Technician 2 to support installation, testing, maintenance and repair of protective relays and control equipment in substations and the distribution network. You will work under experienced technicians, learning industry standards and CoServ procedures while performing routine tasks and assisting with troubleshooting and documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and developing foundational knowledge of relay systems, with opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency.
• 1–2 years of relay maintenance, testing, or related electrical utility work.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Foundational understanding of relay principles and electrical fault concepts.
• Exposure to relay testing equipment preferred; hands-on work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation and commissioning of protective relays and control panels.
• Support system upgrades with wiring, labeling and verification tasks.
• Help verify relay logic, wiring and settings under guidance of senior techs.
• Participate in routine checks for system verification and acceptance testing.
• Assist with preliminary diagnostic tasks for relay and protection system issues.
• Help identify mis-operations, wiring problems, and SCADA communication issues.
• Support field operations during service restoration and maintain records of troubleshooting steps.
• Follow CoServ safety policies and procedures in substations and HV environments.
• Mentor entry-level team members and promote safe work habits.
• Attend safety meetings and training sessions as required.
• Comply with CoServ safety, operating rules and information security guidelines.

Skills

Interpret electrical schematics

Wiring diagrams

Control drawings

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in electrical engineering technology

NICET certification or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

CoServ is seeking a P&C Technician 2 to support installation, testing, maintenance and repair of protective relays and control equipment in substations and the distribution network. You will work under experienced technicians, learning industry standards and CoServ procedures while performing routine tasks and assisting with troubleshooting and documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and developing foundational knowledge of relay systems, with opportunities to grow