Protection & Control Technician

About Company:

Based in Houston,
Taurus Industrial Group (Taurus) is a leading, integrated and industry-diversified technical services company offering end-to-end services across multiple service lines. Leveraging a growing footprint with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Taurus’s service offerings cover engineering and automation, electrical and instrumentation, power systems testing and commissioning, civil and mechanical crafts, pipe and structural steel fabrication, rotating equipment maintenance and repairs, full-service soft crafts, insulation and scaffold, specialty tooling and machining, technical bolting, heat treating, hot-tapping, line stopping and NDT / inspections.

With over 60 years of continuous, safe, and reliable operating experience, Taurus operates across multiple industries and sectors, providing front-end engineering, routine maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround services. We service multiple areas of the energy industry, from our origins in traditional petrochemical and refining industries to the broader power, natural gas, midstream, industrials, and the emerging renewables market.

The P&C Technician is responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of protection and control systems associated with electrical substations, power generation facilities, and industrial electrical systems. This position supports safe and reliable operation of electrical infrastructure through the application of technical expertise in protective relays, control circuits, metering systems, and associated electrical equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of relay protection schemes, electrical testing procedures, and substation control systems while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a technical training program in electrical or electronic technology is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with electrical protection and control systems in a utility or industrial environment.
• Proficient understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay logic.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE, NERC, and ANSI related to protection and control.
• Ability to work safely in high-voltage environments and follow established safety procedures.

• Working knowledge of protective relay systems including SEL, ABB, GE, Siemens, Basler, or similar manufacturers.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, substation operations, AC/DC control systems, and relay protection schemes.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, logic drawings, and technical manuals.
• Proficient in the use of electrical testing equipment such as Omicron, Doble, Megger, multimeters, and relay test sets.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform relay testing, calibration, commissioning, and functional verification activities.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety standards including OSHA and NFPA 70E.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and effectively within a team environment.
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, RTUs, PLCs, and communication systems preferred.
• NETA testing experience or certification preferred

• Install, test, commission, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair protection and control systems.
• Perform testing and calibration of protective relays, transformers, circuit breakers, meters, and associated electrical equipment.
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