P&C Technician

PTS Advance • Contract • San Marcos, Texas • 3m ago

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About the Role:

We're looking for a self-motivated Protection & Control Technician who enjoys hands-on work and being out in the field. You'll handle everything from wiring and commissioning to testing and troubleshooting, taking projects from start to finish with a high level of ownership.

What You'll Be Doing:

Perform physical wiring and verify all non-factory connections
Commission relays and set up/configure network equipment (LAN/WAN)
Verify that all equipment is functioning properly
Plan and coordinate outages
Work with local P&C oversight, engineering, and operations teams to identify and minimize protection gaps
Schedule and plan SCADA checkouts
Support electrical maintenance and testing on equipment from 480 volts up to 345 kV
Troubleshoot and assist field teams during maintenance, shutdowns, startups, and testing projects
Write clear and accurate reports
Test a variety of complex relays, such as distance, directional power, reverse power, negative sequence, differential, motor, and generator protection
Common relay types include:
SEL-2411, SEL-421/411L, SEL-487E, SEL-351S, SEL-451, SEL-587, GE L90, GE B30/B90, GE T35/F35/C30
DCB, DTT, and POTT schemes (TC-10BIT/CF-10BI/UPLC)

What You'll Bring:

Associate's degree in Electrical Technologies preferred, or 2–5 years of related experience (or equivalent)
Strong communication and report-writing skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Willingness to travel domestically as needed
At least 3 years of driving experience with a valid, unrestricted license