Relay Tech - Trans & Dist II-IV (OH,PA,VA,WV,MD)

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Tallmadge, OH, USA
In-Office
50-95 Hourly
Senior level
Appliances
The Role
Installs, commissions, tests, and maintains protective relay, transmission and distribution, RTU, telecom, and protection and control systems. Performs functional testing for substations and power equipment, interprets electrical and communication diagrams, documents test results, and supports project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and team management. Requires extensive field travel, outdoor work, overtime, driving, physical activity, drug testing, and background screening.
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OverviewShermco Industries is seeking a Relay Tech/ Transmission or Distribution.  Protection and Controls (P&C) TechnicianWhy Shermco:
  • Industry leading overtime program - rate structure which pays lucratively
  • Robust benefits package for employees and family which includes dental, vision, disability insurance, and medical insurance as low as $1 per week
  • Retirement and savings programs with company match (401k and health savings account)
  • Eligibility for annual performance and pay reviews
  • Eligibility for various bonus / incentive programs
  • Shermco invests in employees by offering technical training (full scale internal workforce development program) and leadership training and career tracks
  • Tuition reimbursement program
ResponsibilitiesJob Responsibilities and Expectations:
  • Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders (DFR’s), remote terminal units (RTU’s), and communication processors.
  • Functional testing for protection and control circuitry associated with transmission lines, HV bus, transformer, circuit breaker, feeder, reactors, and capacitor banks.
  • RTU and telecom upgrades for various clients
  • Experienced with SEL microprocessor relays such as 311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487B, 487E, 487V, 587, 587Z, and 787. 
  • Desired experienced with GE microprocessor relays such as C30, D60, F35, L90, T35 and T60.
  • Required experienced with various RTU’s and communication processors such as GE, Telvent, SEL, Cooper, and Novatech.
  • Accurately reviewing, documenting, and submitting test reports used for client reporting and regulatory purposes.
  • Interpret one line, three line, wiring, schematic diagrams, communication configurations with ability to recognize and bring attention to discrepancies.
  • Accurately completes time and expense reports along with maintaining good condition of assigned company vehicle.
QualificationsRequired Education/Experience:
  • Ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in the electrical testing industry with a focus working with protection and control equipment, RTU’s, and telecom with HV utility, co-op, power generation, federal, or municipal clients. 
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology in similar discipline, or Technical school diploma, or military experience in either Army Prime Power or Navy Nuclear electrical program.
  • Experience with transmission and distribution relays to include SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse.  
  • Experience with substation RTU’s, communication processors, and telecom equipment for both brownfield and greenfield projects.
  • Experienced with scoping, scheduling, and budgeting process for protection and control, RTU, and telecom projects for both internal and external entities. 
  • Experience with project management of protection and control teams working in HV substations for utility clients.
  • Familiar with NERC CIP requirements.
  Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Should be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required
  • Pass pre-employment drug test, and periodic unannounced drug tests
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check with 7 year history
  • Have a valid drivers license and meet minimum motor vehicle insurability standards
  • Take and pass 30 hour OSHA training
  • Ability to work in a field environment subject to changing outdoor conditions
  • Work overtime as needed and willingness to travel extensively to client work locations
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.  Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE


Pay RangeUSD $50.00 - USD $95.00 /Hr.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in the electrical testing industry, focused on protection and control equipment, RTUs, and telecom
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology, technical school diploma, or military experience in Army Prime Power or Navy Nuclear electrical programs
  • Experience with transmission and distribution relays, including SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse
  • Experience with substation RTUs, communication processors, and telecom equipment on brownfield and greenfield projects
  • Experience with scoping, scheduling, and budgeting protection and control, RTU, and telecom projects
  • Experience managing protection and control teams in high-voltage substations for utility clients
  • Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and drive regularly
  • Ability to pass fit-for-duty physical examinations when required
  • Ability to pass pre-employment and periodic unannounced drug tests
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check covering seven years
  • Valid driver's license and compliance with minimum motor vehicle insurability standards
  • Completion of 30-hour OSHA training
  • Ability to work in changing outdoor field conditions
  • Willingness to work overtime and travel extensively to client locations
  • Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking ability
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The Company
HQ: Irving, TX
885 Employees
Year Founded: 1974

What We Do

Shermco Industries is a provider of safe, reliable testing, repair, professional training, electrical outage planning, maintenance and analysis of rotating apparatus and electrical power distribution systems and related equipment for the light, medium, and heavy industrial base nationwide. Shermco specializes in industrial, utilities and wind generation technologies and the associated motors, generators, drives, switchgear and protective equipment. Founded in 1974 in Dallas, the company is comprised of two strategic business units; the Machine Services Division and the Engineering Services Division. Shermco's corporate location is in Irving, Texas, with service centers in Angleton, Austin, Cedar Rapids, Columbus, Des Moines, Houston, Minneapolis, Omaha, Port Arthur, San Antonio, Sweetwater, and Tulsa. Shermco Industries Canada is based in Regina, Saskatchewan, with service centers in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. Shermco Industries has over 1200 full-time employees. The company is a member in good standing with the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA), American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League (PEARL), and the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA). Shermco is also a six time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work'​ award, recognized by the Austin Business Journal as well as the Dallas Business Journal. For more information about Shermco Industries, visit www.shermco.com

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