Shermco Industries, Inc.

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Protection & Controls (P&C) Technician (Finance)



Overview

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

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Pay Range

USD $40.00 - USD $70.00 /Hr. Apply