P&C Technician (Field Service)

Job Title: P&C Technician

Department: Field Service

Reports To: Regional Field Service Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full- Time

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Job Summary:

Responsible for performing commissioning activities as assigned by the project lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

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

· Attend project safety and planning meetings as required.

· Communicate potential delays or cost overruns to the Project Lead in a timely manner.

· Constantly explore new business or customer opportunities.

· 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:

· Able to provide evidence of assisting with the successful execution of numerous P&C commissioning projects.

· Basic understanding of electrical theory and basic protective relaying principals

· Ability to read and interpret 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.

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

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

Work Environment:

· Work in close, but safe, proximity to live electrical substations.

· 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.

· Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

· Must be willing to take calls, give technical advice and schedule workforce outside of the normal workday.

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

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

Education and Work Experience:

· Associates technical degree or minimum of 2 years of P&C, project management, substation commissioning or related experience.

· Ability to achieve NETA level III or IV within 12 months of employment.

· Degree in Electrical Engineering or a College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology is a plus.

Other Requirements:

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

· Must have a valid driver’s license.

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

· Must be willing to complete CSTS/ ESTS training & CSA Z462 Arc Flash Training.