Protection & Controls (P&C) Technician

Shermco Industries; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Protection and Control Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves the installation, testing, and maintenance of critical protective relay equipment and communication processors, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-voltage environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical testing and project management, along with a strong educational background in engineering or technology. This innovative firm offers a robust benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans, alongside opportunities for technical training and career advancement. If you're passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

Tuition reimbursement program

401k with company match

Annual performance reviews

Incentive programs

Technical training programs

Leadership training

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical testing focusing on protection and control equipment.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays including SEL and GE.
• Familiar with NERC CIP requirements and project management in HV substations.

Responsibilities

• Installation, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment.
• Functional testing for protection and control circuitry associated with transmission lines.
• Accurate documentation and reporting of test results for clients.

Skills

Electrical Testing

Protection and Control Equipment

RTU's

Telecom Systems

Project Management

NERC CIP Compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Technical School Diploma

Military Experience

Tools

SEL Microprocessor Relays

GE Microprocessor Relays

ABB Equipment

Westinghouse Equipment

Communication Processors

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.

Pay Range

USD $40.00 - USD $70.00 /Hr.