Protection & Controls (P&C) Technician

Shermco Industries, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries, Inc. is seeking a Protection and Control Technician to manage the installation, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment and communication systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar field.

This position requires strong project management skills and familiarity with protection and control equipment. The pay range is USD $40.00 - USD $50.00 per hour, and the role involves extensive travel to client locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in electrical testing industry focusing on protection and control.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays including SEL, GE, ABB.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning, testing of protective relay equipment.
• Functional testing for protection and control circuitry related to utility projects.
• Accurately documenting and submitting test reports for clients.

Skills

Electrical testing experience

Protection and control equipment

RTU and telecom experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology

Technical school diploma or military experience

Tools

SEL microprocessor relays

GE microprocessor relays

Communication processors

Job description

Overview

Shermco Industries is seeking a Protection and Control Technician.

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 WORKPLACE

Shermco 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.

Pay Range

USD $40.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.