09th June, 2025
Career Opportunity: Protection & Control Technician
Location: Field-based, travel required
Full Time, Direct Hire Position
$40-$100 per Hour Plus OT & Bonuses
⚡ Work for a Company That Puts People First ⚡
Join one of North America's most respected service providers supporting electrical substations and utility infrastructure. Our client takes pride in treating field professionals like family—with a strong commitment to worker safety, skill development, and fair compensation at every level.
�� What You’ll Do As a Protection & Control Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of high-voltage substation systems through:
- Installation, commissioning, and testing of protective relays, RTUs, and telecom equipment
- Functional testing of protection schemes on lines, buses, breakers, transformers, and more
- Performing RTU and telecom upgrades for large utility and industrial clients
- Reviewing and interpreting schematics, single-lines, and communication diagrams
- Documenting test results for compliance and reporting standards
- Maintaining vehicle and equipment in clean, operational condition
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You’re a Great Fit If You Have: - 5+ years’ experience with P&C systems in utility, co-op, or federal power settings
- Strong hands-on experience with SEL, GE, and ABB relays
- Familiarity with substation RTUs and communication processors (e.g., SEL, Telvent, Cooper, Novatech)
- A technical degree, engineering background, or military experience (Navy Nuke or Army Prime Power)
- Project experience in greenfield/brownfield substation builds or upgrades
- Awareness of NERC/CIP regulatory standards
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What THEY Offer ��
Top-tier hourly pay with generous overtime and bonus potential
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Unwavering focus on SAFETY in every aspect of the job
�� Full benefits for you and your family — medical, dental, vision, disability
�� 401(k) + HSA with employer contributions
�� Tuition reimbursement and technical/leadership training programs
�� Annual pay and performance reviews
�� Company vehicle for field use
�� Frequent travel with per diem and expense coverage
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Additional Requirements - Able to lift 50+ lbs, drive frequently, and work on ladders
- Must pass pre-employment background and drug screens
- OSHA 30 certification or ability to complete it quickly
- Willingness to travel extensively and work overtime as needed
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Apply Now – Send your resume to
sarah@powercareers.net �� Questions? Reach out and let’s talk about your future in field service!
Power up your career with a company that values your safety, your time, and your talent. ��
Don’t wait – skilled technicians are in high demand!________________________________________________________
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Why Work/Partner with the Team at Power Careers? The greatest value we bring to you as a candidate lies in three key areas:
ACCESS to top employers,
ABILITY to thoroughly evaluate technical skill experience, and
EXPERTISE in guiding you through the employment offer process. Here's how we make this possible:
- Direct Access to Decision Makers: We’ve built strong relationships with Presidents, Owners, and Operations Executives nationwide. These leaders turn to us daily for their talent needs, giving you an edge in connecting with opportunities that are not easily found or widely advertised.
- Personalized, Human-Driven Support: Our team of dedicated recruiters focuses solely on talent sourcing and placement—no automated bots here! We offer one-on-one meetings via Teams or phone calls, ensuring a deep dive into your career goals and confirming the best fit for all parties.
- Industry-Specific Expertise: As specialists in this niche, we thoroughly understand the equipment, manufacturers, and skill sets our clients need. We verify your experience to ensure it aligns with client expectations, maximizing your chances of success.
- Real-Time Opportunities: We connect you to career openings as they emerge, working directly with top decision-makers. This means no delays from internal recruitment bottlenecks or the frustration of being lost in an ATS system.
- Complete Confidentiality: Your privacy is our priority. We safeguard your candidacy, allowing you to explore new opportunities without concern while maintaining your current employment.
At Power Careers, we specifically recruit for and support mission-critical power, electrical power, renewable energy, utility, electric and smart grid development, data center growth, digital and electrical infrastructure, construction, and the electric vehicle (EV) markets. This includes industries in power generation, power distribution, power transmission, regional transmission organizations (RTOs), independent system operators (ISOs), electrical contracting, power quality, back-up power, packaged power, battery power, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power protection and controls, electrical testing, power equipment maintenance, acceptance testing, commissioning, solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, tidal energy, and geothermal energy.
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