Protection & Control Lead Technician-Electric Utilities-Texas

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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 Protection and Control Lead Technician in the electric utility industry, you will be responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of equipment that protects and controls the flow of electricity in the power grid. The P&C Lead Technician will be managing and leading a P&C crew as well as identifying and meeting schedule demands. The 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

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Employer paid healthcare for the employee
• Vision and Dental insurance
• 100% company paid basic life insurance
• 100% company paid long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Holiday and PTO pay
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Adoption & Fertility Assistance
• Equal opportunity employer

About Think Power Solutions

Think Power Solutions is a leading tech-enabled infrastructure management solutions provider with highly skilled and dedicated consultants who clients entrust to manage their mission-critical infrastructure. Think Power Solutions was founded with the vision of providing exceptional client service influenced by modern technology to positively impact the utilities, telecom, and construction industries.

Think Power Solutions exists to serve its clients, making every effort to understand their needs to produce a high-quality deliverable specifically tailored to meet custom requirements. This client-centric philosophy, creative thinking, and innovative solutions, combined with stellar project execution attracts top industry talent. Think Power Solutions' culture enables its people to deliver industry leading services and products.

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Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
• The employee may be subject to rough terrain and inclement weather
• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee may be required to travel
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions
• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

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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.