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

Shermco Industries; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime program

Low-cost medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Technical and leadership training

Job summary

Shermco Industries is seeking a Protection & Controls Technician to perform installation, testing, and maintenance of protective relay systems and RTUs in field settings across client sites. The role involves interpretation of electrical diagrams, data reporting, and traveling to locations as needed.

The position requires strong experience with SEL/GE/ABB relays and related telecom equipment, plus the ability to work in outdoors and dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in electrical testing with protection and control equipment, RTUs, and telecom in HV utility contexts.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays (SEL, GE, ABB, Westinghouse).
• Experience with substation RTUs, communication processors, and telecom equipment.

Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment, RTUs, and telecom equipment.
• Functional testing for protection and control circuitry for transmission lines, HV bus, transformer, circuit breakers, feeders, reactors, capacitors.
• Reviewing, documenting, and submitting test reports for client reporting and regulatory purposes.
• Interpretation of one line and three line diagrams and configurations; identify discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology or Technical school diploma or military experience (Army Prime Power or Navy Nuclear)

Job description

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

Location: US-TX-Irving | ID: 2026-2520 | Category: Technician | Position Type: Full-Time | Remote: No

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

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.

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.