P&C Technician

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting and performing relay and equipment functional testing and commissioning as required for each project, as directed by the project lead.

Reports To:

P&C Area Supervisor

Company Overview:

Founded in 1985, Premier Power Maintenance is a leading provider of high voltage specialty services, NETA testing, P&C Commissioning, Life extension and Specialty Construction Services. Premier Power Maintenance strives to provide a relaxed, yet professional atmosphere that is fun to work in and one truly based on values, morals, and respecting our team members to the highest level. Premier Power Maintenance defines its services in six primary areas: Safety Training, Engineering, Installation, Commissioning, Preventative Maintenance, and Repair. Our goal is to provide customers with a safe, dependable, and uninterrupted power supply. We invest heavily in redundant tooling, test equipment, and team member training, which helps ensure an immediate and effective response to any service request. We have highly qualified field service personnel capable of assuring our customers that all emergencies will be handled promptly and professionally. We take pride in our safety and unparalleled expertise in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assist in the day-to-day testing and commissioning activities being performed on the assigned project.

- Become familiar with all applicable policies and procedures to adequately perform commissioning activities as assigned.

- Assist with project documentation on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, as required.

- Attend project safety and planning meetings as required.

- Must be willing to travel overnight as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.

- Identify safety hazards associated with the project and contribute to a task-hazard-mitigation analysis.

- Identify human performance risks and contribute to a task-risk-mitigation analysis.

- The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list; other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Demonstrate experience with utility transmission P&C relay functional testing and commissioning projects.

- Thorough understanding of NFPA70E, electrical safety, and demonstrate understanding of electrical isolation procedures.

- Basic understanding of electrical theory and protective relaying principles.

- Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.

- Ability to use a variety of relay test sets and automated relay testing software.

- Basic understanding of network communications including TCP/IP, DNP, Modbus and media structures such as Ethernet and Serial over copper, fiber optics, telephone or wireless systems and powerline carrier systems.

- Familiar with construction and apparatus testing standards and procedures. NETA III or IV certification is a plus.

- Basic understanding of NERC Standards and CIP policies and procedures and required compliance documentation.

- Strong working knowledge with common software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with project management software is a plus.

- Strong working knowledge with common electrical industry software applications from industry manufacturers such as SEL, GE, Cooper, Novatech, ABB, Siemens, etc.

- Must show the ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally with customers and other team members.

- Demonstrate organizational skills to include on time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and any other documentation and reporting requirements.

- Demonstrate the responsibility required to maintain a professional appearance as well as keeping tools, test equipment, and vehicles clean, organized, and up to date with service and calibrations.

Work Environment:

- Work within energized and de-energized medium and high voltage electrical substations and control houses.

- Must be able to work occasional overtime including nights, weekends, and some holidays.

- Must be able to travel on overnight, multi-day, out-of-town projects.

- Must be available to take calls and provide technical advice outside of the normal workday.

- Standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, and grasping are all required.

Education and Work Experience:

- Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology or similar.

- OR equivalent military training e.g., Army Prime Power or Naval Nuclear Power fields.

- OR 3 years of P&C substation commissioning or related experience,

- OR 5 years NETA relay acceptance or maintenance testing experience.

- Ability to achieve NETA level III within 12 months.

Other Requirements:

- Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, education verification, motor vehicle report, physical abilities test, an approved hair and urine drug screen, as well as periodic, unannounced random testing.

- Must have a valid driver’s license and must have or be willing to obtain an endorsement to operate a combined vehicle weight up to 26k lbs.

- Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 50 lbs.

- Must be willing to obtain a company paid TWIC, OSHA 10 hour, NFPA 70-E, and CPR training.

Benefits:

Premier Power Maintenance firmly values each team member. Therefore, Premier Power Maintenance offers an exceptional benefits package, including:

- Generous paid time off policy, with option to carry over year to year.

- Opportunity for additional paid time off through our “Work Life Balance” program.

- 6 paid holidays per year.

- Bereavement pay.

- Years of service bonuses.

- NETA testing incentives.

- Travel per diem reimbursement.

- Annual workplace giving volunteer hours.

- Education assistance program.

- Potential relocation reimbursement.

- Multiple team building events throughout the year.

- Company cell phone, computer, and credit card.

- Annual uniform and safety boot allowance.

To learn more about Premier Power Maintenance, please visit our website atwww.premierpowermaintenance.com.

Premier Power Maintenance is an EEO/AA employer who values and embraces workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability and/or veteran status.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Premier Power Maintenance (PPM) does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or recruiters. To conduct business with PPM, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be implemented and confirmed by the company, prior to any submissions. If PPM receives a resume/candidate from a staffing agency or recruiter without a current MSA in place, PPM reserves the right to hire that individual without any legal or financial obligation to a staffing agency or recruiter.