Protection & Control Field Services Technician

Description

This position is responsible for the commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of transmission and distribution substation protective relay and control systems. Responsibilities that a candidate could see but not be limited to include the following:

• Perform operational checks and tests on various substation equipment including but not limited to: microprocessor and electromechanical relays and controls, current transformers, potential transformers, power circuit breakers, transformers, regulators, power line carrier radio, traps and tuners
• Troubleshoot and perform preventive and emergent maintenance on previously listed substation equipment
• Operate and interpret readings from test equipment such as digital multi-meters, digital oscilloscopes, insulation testers, relay test sets, and radio frequency measurement equipment
• Verify that wiring construction work is performed in accordance to detailed design print documentation
• Document all completed work in accordance with policies and procedures
• Know and follow safe behaviors including all rules and procedures
• Provide technical guidance and direction to other groups on protection and control issues
• Respond to system problems during after hours on-call rotations
• Provide top level customer service to internal and external customers

• plc control
• plc troubleshooting
• plc programming
• electrical troubleshooting
• electrical maintenance

• plc control
• plc troubleshooting
• plc programming
• electrical troubleshooting
• electrical maintenance

• EDUCATION – Engineers: 4 year BS Engineering Degree (Electrical Preferred)
• Technicians: 2 or 4 year AS/BS/BET Degree in Electronics or Engineering Technology. Equivalent work experience may be considered as qualifications for technicians.
• EXPERIENCE – Electromechanical or microprocessor protection relay installation and testing is desired
• Microprocessor IED and/or PLC technology installation and testing is desired
• Field experience commissioning and/or maintaining electrical equipment is desired
• Basic understanding of electrical protection and/or control circuitry is desired
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES – Excellent computer skills
• Proven troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of safe work practices
• Familiarity with substation equipment is preferred
• Exercise clear judgment in critical situations
• Make timely, rational decisions where errors can result in negative results
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to read electrical blueprint/schematic drawings is desirable
• Good writing and communication skills

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Montgomery, AL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Montgomery, AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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