Protection & Controls (P&C) Technician II-IV (TX, CO, PA, OH, WV)

Shermco; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Family benefits

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee training

Job summary

Shermco is seeking a Protection and Control Technician to install, test, and maintain protective relays, RTUs, and telecom equipment for HV utility projects. The role involves field work, climbing, lifting, and extensive travel to client sites across the region.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical testing with protection and control equipment and substations, plus experience with SEL/GE/ABB relays and substation RTUs. Overtime and training opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical testing with protection and control focus
• B.S. in engineering/tech or technical school or military experience
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays (SEL/GE/ABB/Westinghouse)
• Experience with substation RTUs and telecom equipment for utility projects

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment and RTUs
• Perform functional testing on protection and control circuits
• Upgrade RTU and telecom systems for clients
• Review and document test reports for clients and regulatory use
• Read wiring diagrams and configurations and spot discrepancies
• Complete time and expense reports and maintain vehicle upkeep

Skills

Protection & control equipment

RTU & telecom experience

Protection relay testing

NERC CIP familiarity

Education

B.S. in engineering/tech

Technical school diploma

Military electrical program

Tools

SEL relays (311C/311L/…)

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

RTU platforms (GE Telvent SEL Cooper Novatech)

Job description

Overview

Shermco Industries is seeking a Protection and Control Technician.

Protection and Controls (P&C) Technician Why 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 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 $50.00 - USD $95.00 /Hr.