P&C Technician

Reports to

P&C Area Supervisor

Schedule

Full time with overnight travel as required
Occasional overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays
Participation in an emergency on-call rotation

Overview

This is a hands-on Protection and Control Technician role supporting the commissioning of electrical substations and related power systems. You will work alongside project leads and technical teams to test, troubleshoot, document, and safely commission protection and control systems.

The role requires strong electrical fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely around energized electrical equipment. Travel is a regular part of the position, including overnight and multi-day projects.

What you will do

Commissioning and technical support

• Assist with day-to-day commissioning activities on assigned projects

• Perform assigned testing and commissioning activities under the direction of the Project Lead

• Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and schematics

• Use relay test sets and automated relay testing software

• Support testing and troubleshooting of protective relays, control systems, and related equipment

• Follow applicable commissioning procedures, construction standards, and testing requirements

Protection and control systems

• Apply basic electrical theory and protective relaying principles

• Work with network communications including TCP/IP, DNP, and Modbus

• Support communication systems using Ethernet, serial communications, fiber optics, telephone, wireless systems, and powerline carrier

• Work with common electrical industry software from manufacturers such as SEL, GE, Cooper, NovaTech, ABB, and Siemens

• Follow applicable NERC standards and CIP policies, procedures, and documentation requirements

Project support

• Attend project safety, planning, and coordination meetings

• Communicate potential schedule delays, technical concerns, or cost overruns to the Project Lead

• Complete required project documentation and weekly status reporting

• Submit time and expense reports accurately and on time

• Communicate professionally with customers, project leaders, and other team members

• Identify potential customer needs and new business opportunities when appropriate

Safety and equipment

• Identify project safety hazards and contribute to task hazard mitigation planning

• Identify human performance risks and contribute to task risk mitigation planning

• Maintain tools and test equipment in clean, organized, and serviceable condition

• Ensure test equipment remains current with required inspections and calibrations

• Maintain company vehicles in clean and organized condition

• Follow company safety policies and procedures at all times

May be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks, and work may be assigned.

What success looks like

• Commissioning activities are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule

• Testing and project documentation are complete and submitted on time

• Technical issues, delays, and potential cost impacts are communicated early

• Safety hazards and human performance risks are identified before work begins

• Tools, test equipment, and vehicles remain organized, maintained, and ready for use

• Customers and team members receive clear, professional communication

• Technical knowledge continues to grow toward higher-level commissioning responsibilities and NETA certification

What we are looking for

• Associate technical degree or equivalent military technical training

• Military experience such as Army Prime Power or Naval Nuclear Power is highly relevant

• Minimum 2 years of experience in P&C, substation commissioning, project management, or a related field

• Basic understanding of electrical theory and protective relaying principles

• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and schematics

• Experience using relay test sets and automated relay testing software

• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNP, Modbus, Ethernet, serial communications, fiber optics, wireless systems, and related communication technologies

• Familiarity with construction and electrical apparatus testing standards and procedures

• Basic understanding of NERC standards and CIP policies and procedures

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Experience with project management software is a plus

• Familiarity with electrical industry software from manufacturers such as SEL, GE, Cooper, NovaTech, ABB, and Siemens

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and documentation skills

• Ability to achieve NETA Level III or IV certification within 12 months of employment

• Current NETA Level III or IV certification is a plus

• Valid driver's license required

• Willingness to obtain company-paid TWIC, OSHA 10-Hour, NFPA 70E, and CPR training

Work environment and physical requirements

• Work may be performed in close but safe proximity to energized electrical substations and equipment

• Ability to travel overnight and work multi-day, out-of-town projects

• Ability to work occasional overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to participate in an emergency on-call rotation and respond to customer emergencies

• Ability to provide technical support outside normal business hours when required

• Ability to lift and maneuver at least 50 pounds

• Work includes standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, and grasping

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a criminal background check, education verification, motor vehicle report, and drug screening. Employees may also be subject to periodic testing in accordance with company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

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