P&C Technician

P&C Technician PTS Advance
• San Marcos, California, USA

IC

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.

• 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 V 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-10
  
  BIT/CF-10BI/UPLC)

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Technologies preferred or 25 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

• Anti‑Money Laundering
• English Speaking
• Data Entry
• Food
• Investigation
• Adobe In Design

Contract

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