Lead Protection & Controls (P&C) Technician at Shermco Industries, Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

Overview

Shermco US is seeking a Lead 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

• 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:

• P&C procedures
  
  
  • Relay testing
  
  
  • Test plan building
  
  
  • Function testing
  
  
  • End to end testing
  
  
  • Protection scheme troubleshooting with drawings and relay settings
  
  
  • Communicate with client about daily testing activities, schedules, anticipated roadblocks, material/testing issues, etc..
  
  
  
  


• RTU/SCADA testing
  
  
  • Checkout and prove RTU points
  
  
  • Analogs
  
  
  • Commands
  
  
  • Statuses
  
  
  
  

Other 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.

Pay Range

USD $55.00 - USD $75.00 /Hr.