Protection & Controls Technician

Jobtailor; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced field service technician to install, test, and maintain protective relay equipment and RTUs at client sites in Texas. You will interpret wiring diagrams, perform end-to-end testing, and communicate progress and issues with clients.

The role requires extensive travel, overtime when needed, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. Relevant certifications and a fit-for-duty physical are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEL microprocessor relays and associated protection equipment.
• Familiarity with RTUs, SCADA systems, and telecom/field installations.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line and wiring diagrams for protection schemes.
• Must pass background checks and field safety trainings.
• Strong documentation and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment and RTUs.
• Test protection circuits for transmission lines, transformers, and feeders.
• Perform RTU and telecom upgrades for clients.
• Review and submit test reports for regulatory and client purposes.
• Travel extensively to client sites and work overtime as needed.
• Interpret diagrams and identify discrepancies; document findings accurately.
• Complete time and expense reports and maintain safety compliance.

Skills

Protective relay testing

RTU testing

Field testing

Troubleshooting

Client communication

Tools

RTUs

SCADA

Powerline Carrier

Job description

• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders, RTUs, and communication processors
• Functionally test protection and control circuitry for transmission lines, HV bus, transformers, circuit breakers, feeders, reactors, and capacitor banks
• Perform RTU and telecom upgrades for clients
• Review, document, and submit test reports for client reporting and regulatory purposes
• Interpret one-line, three-line, wiring, schematic, and communication configuration diagrams and identify discrepancies
• Complete time and expense reports
• Perform P&C procedures, relay testing, test plan building, function testing, end-to-end testing, and protection scheme troubleshooting
• Communicate with clients about daily testing activities, schedules, roadblocks, and material/testing issues
• Test and check out RTU/SCADA points, including analogs, commands, and statuses
• Travel extensively to client work locations and work overtime as needed

Requirements

• Experience with SEL microprocessor relays, including 311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487B, 487E, 487V, 587, 587Z, and 787
• Experience with RTUs and communication processors from GE, Telvent, SEL, Cooper, and Novatech
• Experience with P&C procedures, relay testing, test plan building, function testing, end-to-end testing, and protection scheme troubleshooting
• Experience with drawings and relay settings
• Ability to test and prove RTU/SCADA points, including analogs, commands, and statuses
• Ability to read, interpret, and identify discrepancies in one-line, three-line, wiring, schematic, and communication configuration diagrams
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam when required
• Must pass pre-employment and periodic unannounced drug tests
• Must pass a pre-employment background check with a seven-year history
• Valid driver's license and minimum motor vehicle insurability standards
• Must take and pass 30-hour OSHA training
• Ability to work in a field environment with changing outdoor conditions
• Willingness to work overtime and travel extensively
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in installing, testing, and maintaining protective relay equipment and RTUs, with a strong ability to interpret complex diagrams and perform thorough testing procedures. Proficient in client communication and documentation for regulatory compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• SEL Microprocessor Relays
• RTU/SCADA Testing
• P&C Procedures
• Test Plan Building
• 30-Hour OSHA Training

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Protective Relay Equipment
• Function Testing
• End-to-End Testing
• Relay Testing
• Test Report Documentation
• Wiring Diagram Interpretation
• Communication Configuration Diagrams
• Troubleshooting Protection Schemes
• Telecom Upgrades
• Client Reporting

Soft Skills

• Client Communication
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Team Collaboration
• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Pre-Employment Background Check
• Fit-for-Duty Physical Exam
• Periodic Unannounced Drug Tests

Industry Keywords

• High Voltage Bus
• Transformers
• Circuit Breakers
• Feeders
• Capacitor Banks
• Analog Commands
• Discrepancy Identification
• Field Environment
• Outdoor Conditions
• Travel Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• RTUs
• Communication Processors
• Digital Fault Recorders
• Powerline Carrier Equipment
• SCADA Systems