Substation Protection & Control Lead Technician-Electric Utilities

Think Power Solutions; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Protection & Control Lead Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing the installation and maintenance of critical substation equipment that ensures the reliability of the power grid. You will lead a skilled crew, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in protection and control principles, relay testing, and excellent communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing company committed to innovation and safety in the electric utility sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a protection and control technician.
• Strong understanding of protection and control principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of substation equipment.
• Provide documentation of as-left/as-built field marked prints and test results.

Skills

OSHA 30 Certification

Protection and Control Principles

Relay Testing

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Associate's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Digital Relays

Station Disturbance Recorders (SDR)

Digital Fault Recorders (DFR)

SCADA Systems

Power Line Carrier Equipment

Job description

Description

Think Power Solutions currently has job openings for a Protection & Control Lead Technician! If the description below sounds like you, and you want to be part of a fun and growing team, apply today!

Position Summary:

As a Substation Protection and Control Lead Technician in the electric utility industry, you will be responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of substation equipment that protects and controls the flow of electricity in the power grid. The Substation P&C Lead Technician will be managing and leading a Substation P&C crew as well as identifying and meeting schedule demands. The Substation P&C Lead Tech will have knowledge of such devices and equipment which includes but is not limited to digital relays, electromechanical relays, intelligent electronic devices, Station Disturbance Recorders (SDR), digital fault recorders (DFR), oscillographs and event recorders, RTU's and station SCADA systems, statistical load metering, telemetering and transducers. Additionally, understand the installation, maintenance and operation of all power line carriers (PLC), tone, pilot wire, fiber and associated P&C communications equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Competent Safety person who possesses a minimum of OSHA 30 Certification
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of zones of protection
• Identifies reduced and inadequate protection schemes
• Possess Client specific P&C knowledge or an ability to learn quickly
• Responsible for providing documentation of as-left/as-built field marked prints and all test results in the required timeframes
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of CT circuits, testing and analysis of results
• Reads and understand P&C drawings (incl. schematics, wiring/logic diagrams, cable schedules)
• Possess advanced troubleshooting skills
• Proficient in testing and commissioning microprocessor relays including developing and running test plans, perform end-to-end testing, and the ability to interpret and understand results.
• Proficient testing of Power Line Carrier schemes including wave trap and line tuner testing
• Proficient with SCADA checkout including applying RTU configurations and point verification
• Proficient in understanding and application of Human Performance tools
• Proficient in developing isolation/cut-over plans
• Fully understands Lock-Out/Tag-Out policies or procedures and adherence to the more stringent requirements
• Provides direction to physical employees, wiring personal, equipment specialist, etc. to complete P&C tasks
• Fully understands clearance points and clearance zones as established by an operating authority
• Has excellent written and verbal communications skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's degree in electrical engineering or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a protection and control technician.
• OSHA 30 Construction Safety Certification
• Strong understanding of protection and control principles and practices.
• Experience with relay testing and commissioning.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized.
• Commitment to safety.