Protection & Controls Field Technician

Shermco; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime program

Comprehensive benefits

401k & HSA

Performance reviews

Bonus programs

Training & leadership tracks

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Shermco in Denver, CO is seeking a Protection and Controls Technician to install, test, and maintain protective relay equipment and related systems for HV substations.

You will perform RTU upgrades, work with SEL and GE relays, and support field projects at client sites nationwide, with overtime and travel as needed.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical testing, a technical degree or military experience, and familiarity with NERC CIP requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical testing focused on protection and control.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays including SEL, GE, ABB, Westinghouse.
• Substation RTUs, telecom equipment, and related brownfield/greenfield projects.
• Familiar with NERC CIP requirements.
• Ability to scope, schedule, and manage protection and control projects.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment and related systems.
• Perform functional testing for protection and control circuits on HV assets.
• Upgrade RTU and telecom systems for multiple clients.
• Document test results for client reporting and regulatory purposes.
• Review and interpret wiring diagrams and configurations, noting discrepancies.
• Maintain vehicle and submit time/expense reports accurately.

Skills

Protection & control experience

RTU/telecom experience

Relay testing

NERC CIP familiarity

Field service readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology

Technical school diploma

Military electrical program experience

Tools

SEL relays (311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487B, 487E, 487V, 587, 587Z, 787)

GE relays (C30, D60, F35, L90, T35, T60)

RTU/communication processors (GE, Telvent, SEL, Cooper, Novatech)

Job description

Overview

Shermco Industries is seeking a Protection and Control Technician.Protection and Controls (P&C) TechnicianWhy Shermco:

• Industry leading overtime program - rate structure which pays lucratively
• Robust benefits package for employees and family which includes dental, vision, disability insurance, and medical insurance as low as $1 per week
• Retirement and savings programs with company match (401k and health savings account)
• Eligibility for annual performance and pay reviews
• Eligibility for various bonus / incentive programs
• Shermco invests in employees by offering technical training (full scale internal workforce development program) and leadership training and career tracks
• Tuition reimbursement program

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders (DFR’s), remote terminal units (RTU’s), and communication processors.
• Functional testing for protection and control circuitry associated with transmission lines, HV bus, transformer, circuit breaker, feeder, reactors, and capacitor banks.
• RTU and telecom upgrades for various clients
• Experienced with SEL microprocessor relays such as 311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487B, 487E, 487V, 587, 587Z, and 787.
• Desired experienced with GE microprocessor relays such as C30, D60, F35, L90, T35 and T60.
• Required experienced with various RTU’s and communication processors such as GE, Telvent, SEL, Cooper, and Novatech.
• Accurately reviewing, documenting, and submitting test reports used for client reporting and regulatory purposes.
• Interpret one line, three line, wiring, schematic diagrams, communication configurations with ability to recognize and bring attention to discrepancies.
• Accurately completes time and expense reports along with maintaining good condition of assigned company vehicle.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience:

• Ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in the electrical testing industry with a focus working with protection and control equipment, RTU’s, and telecom with HV utility, co-op, power generation, federal, or municipal clients.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology in similar discipline, or Technical school diploma, or military experience in either Army Prime Power or Navy Nuclear electrical program.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays to include SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse.
• Experience with substation RTU’s, communication processors, and telecom equipment for both brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Experienced with scoping, scheduling, and budgeting process for protection and control, RTU, and telecom projects for both internal and external entities.
• Experience with project management of protection and control teams working in HV substations for utility clients.
• Familiar with NERC CIP requirements.

Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Should be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required
• Pass pre-employment drug test, and periodic unannounced drug tests
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check with 7 year history
• Have a valid drivers license and meet minimum motor vehicle insurability standards
• Take and pass 30 hour OSHA training
• Ability to work in a field environment subject to changing outdoor conditions
• Work overtime as needed and willingness to travel extensively to client work locations
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACEShermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.NO AGENCIES PLEASE#LI-RS1

Pay Range

USD $50.00 - USD $95.00 /Hr.