ROLE OVERVIEW
About this opportunity
($65-$85/hr)
Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys travel, technical challenges, and delivering exceptional customer service? Our client is seeking a Protection & Control Field Service Technician (NETA/NICET EPT III/IV) to support critical field operations. This role offers diverse work, autonomy, and the opportunity to apply advanced P&C skills across substations, industrial facilities, and generation environments.
If you’re detail-oriented, self-motivated, and thrive working independently, this position offers a strong long-term career path in a mission-critical industry.
Responsibilities & Expectations
The P&C Technician will work on protection systems from 480V through 345kV, providing testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance support.
Protection & Control Commissioning
Physical wiring and verification of field/non-factory wiring
Relay commissioning across multiple manufacturers and platforms
Network equipment configuration (LAN/WAN devices)
SCADA checkout planning and scheduling
Verification of full equipment functionality throughout commissioning
Ownership of assigned jobs from start to finish
Outage Planning & Coordination
Preplanning outages with engineering, operations, and P&C oversight
Identifying reduced protection scenarios and assisting in mitigation
Coordinating startup, shutdown, maintenance, and testing tasks
Advanced Relay Testing
Testing of complex relay schemes, including:
Distance, directional power, reverse power
Negative sequence
Differential, motor, and generator protection
Relay platforms include (not limited to):
SEL: 2411, 421, 411L, 311L, 487E, 351S, 587, 551, 487B, 487V, 451S, 351R, 287
GE: L90, B30, B90, T35, F35, C30
Communications schemes: DCB, DTT, POTT, UPLC
Software & Tools
Required working knowledge of:
SEL 5010
AcSELerator Quickset & Architect
GE URPC (Enervista)
Cooper SMP Manager
SG Config
Doble Protection Suite
HyperTerminal / Terra Term
Any additional commissioning tools/software as needed
General Field Support
Support teams during maintenance, startups, shutdowns, and testing
Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshoot complex systems
Prepare accurate, detailed technical reports
Qualifications & Competencies (Updated)