About this role
Protection & Control Field Technicians and Engineers test, troubleshoot, and commission protection and control relays and substation equipment in various environments. The role requires heavy travel and strong electrical/field skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Test protective relays
- Troubleshoot substation equipment
- Commission substations
- Interpret electrical drawings
- Maintain client documentation
Technical Overview
Hands-on field role focusing on relay testing, commissioning, and substation relaying with SCADA and automation familiarity. Requires ability to read electrical diagrams and interpret wiring schematics; travel is mandated.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior field technician with 5+ years in relay testing and substation work, strong leadership experience, and the ability to travel frequently. Proficiency in SCADA, fault data analysis, and electrical diagrams is essential.
Must-Have Skills
5+ years of relay testingcommissioningand substation relaying/control repair5+ years of leadership experience in project executionrelay settings coordinationor system integrationFamiliarity with SCADASERfault dataand automation systemsProficient in test equipmentsoftware toolsand wiring techniquesAbility to interpret electrical diagrams with accuracyProficient with Microsoft Office (WordExcelOutlook)Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projectsWillingness to travel 50% or moreHigh school diploma or GEDValid driver’s license with a clean driving recordMust pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening
Nice-to-Have Skills
Associate's or bachelor’s degree in electrical technologyPower Systemsor Mechanical EngineeringHands-on experience with relay testing softwarefault analysisor advanced P&C diagnostic toolsExperience working with utilitiessubstationsand complex P&C systemsPrevious experience mentoring or leading field teams
Tools & Platforms
SCADASERTest equipmentMicrosoft Office
Required Skills
Relay testingcommissioningsubstation relaying/control repairSCADAfault dataautomation systemstest equipmentMicrosoft Officeelectrical drawings
Hard Skills
Relay testingSubstation relayingSCADAFault dataAutomation systemsTest equipmentMicrosoft OfficeElectrical drawingsWiring techniquesTravel
Soft Skills
LeadershipOrganizationProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamwork
Certifications
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in electrical technologyPower Systemsor Mechanical Engineering
Keywords for Your Resume
protection & controlp&crelay testingcommissioningsubstationSCADAfault dataautomation systemstest equipmentwiring techniqueselectrical drawingsMicrosoft Officedriving licensebackground checkdrug screeningfield techniciantravel 50% or morehigh school diplomaproject leadershiptraveltesting equipment
Deal Breakers
5+ years relay testing and leadership experience, High school diploma or GED, Willingness to travel 50% or more
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