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Protection and Controls (P&C) Technician

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

2 - 96K yearly

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Michigan (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years experience in electrical testing, Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology, Technical school diploma or military experience, Experience with protective relay equipment, Knowledge of NERC CIP requirements.

Key responsabilities:

Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment.
Perform functional testing for protection and control circuits.
Upgrade RTUs and telecom systems for clients.
Document and submit detailed test reports accurately.
Interpret diagrams and identify discrepancies.

Shermco Industries Large https://www.shermco.com/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

About Shermco

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Add to that our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service. That’s why we say… if it’s in the electrical power system, Shermco does it.

Backed by Gryphon Investors, a leading private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively enhancing middle-market companies in partnership with experienced management, Shermco is poised for the next decade and beyond.

Shermco US is seeking a Protection and Control Technician.

Protection and Controls (P&C) Technician

Why Shermco:

Industry leading overtime program - rate structure which pays lucratively
Robust benefits package for employees and family which includes dental, vision, disability insurance, and medical insurance as low as $1 per week
Retirement and savings programs with company match (401k and health savings account)
Eligibility for annual performance and pay reviews
Eligibility for various bonus / incentive programs
Shermco invests in employees by offering technical training (full scale internal workforce development program) and leadership training and career tracks
Tuition reimbursement program

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders (DFR’s), remote terminal units (RTU’s), and communication processors.
Functional testing for protection and control circuitry associated with transmission lines, HV bus, transformer, circuit breaker, feeder, reactors, and capacitor banks.
RTU and telecom upgrades for various clients
Experienced with SEL microprocessor relays such as 311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487B, 487E, 487V, 587, 587Z, and 787.
Desired experienced with GE microprocessor relays such as C30, D60, F35, L90, T35 and T60.
Required experienced with various RTU’s and communication processors such as GE, Telvent, SEL, Cooper, and Novatech.
Accurately reviewing, documenting, and submitting test reports used for client reporting and regulatory purposes.
Interpret one line, three line, wiring, schematic diagrams, communication configurations with ability to recognize and bring attention to discrepancies.
Accurately completes time and expense reports along with maintaining good condition of assigned company vehicle.

Required Education/Experience:

Ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in the electrical testing industry with a focus working with protection and control equipment, RTU’s, and telecom with HV utility, co-op, power generation, federal, or municipal clients.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology in similar discipline, or Technical school diploma, or military experience in either Army Prime Power or Navy Nuclear electrical program.
Experience with transmission and distribution relays to include SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse.
Experience with substation RTU’s, communication processors, and telecom equipment for both brownfield and greenfield projects.
Experienced with scoping, scheduling, and budgeting process for protection and control, RTU, and telecom projects for both internal and external entities.
Experience with project management of protection and control teams working in HV substations for utility clients.
Familiar with NERC CIP requirements.

Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
Should be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required
Pass pre-employment drug test, and periodic unannounced drug tests
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check with 7 year history
Have a valid drivers license and meet minimum motor vehicle insurability standards
Take and pass 30 hour OSHA training
Ability to work in a field environment subject to changing outdoor conditions
Work overtime as needed and willingness to travel extensively to client work locations
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

No Agencies Please. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Shermco from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to Shermco mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Shermco System Integration employees, or to Shermco System Integration resume database will be considered Shermco property. Shermco will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.