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Utility P&C Technician

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Eaton

Utility P&C Technician

Wrentham, MA

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Utility P&C Technician. This position requires ability to travel up to 100% of the time.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $80250.03 - $117700.04 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

What you'll do:
Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is currently seeking a Utility Protection & Control (P&C) Technician. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. This position requires up to 100% travel.

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What you'll do:
The Utility Protection & Control (P&C) Technician will be responsible for assisting the Utility Lead P&C Technician in overall technical oversight and documentation requirements including but not limited to work plans, isolation plans, and functional test plans. This role will be actively involved (hands-on) during complete testing & final checkout. The Utility P&C Technician will work with the Utility Lead P&C Technician and serve as a safety net to ensure that any errors introduced by incorrectly engineered design packages or installation are identified and corrected prior to compromising the safety of employees and equipment or the reliability of the transmission and distribution system.

Responsibilities:

  • Work around energized "In-Service" electrical equipment to perform testing and commissioning activities on reliability upgrades in energized "brownfield" transmission stations.
  • Develop isolation plans & procedures for the removal of existing equipment such as protective relays, relay panels, AC/DC panels, battery systems, breakers, transformers, SSVTs, CCVTs, PTs, CTs, linear couplers, etc.
  • Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel, educate customers, and present information to internal and external customers.
  • Assist with all aspects of testing of substation devices and equipment, including (without limitation): reading / verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays and metering, trip testing, functional verification of all control systems, verification of all devices and equipment alarms, and other similar testing.
  • Identify and resolve design errors.
  • Directly witness or perform critical tests such as DC functional trip testing prior to energization and in-service.
  • Work variable hours, including nights & weekends, and travel in the Northeast and northeastern Mid-West based on customer requirements.
  • Extended hours and consecutive workdays occasionally required during commissioning activities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of utility substation relay testing experience or currently enrolled in a 2-year relay testing technical program (community college or trade school accredited program) with completion by January 2025.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
  • No relocation is provided. Candidates must reside within the United States to be considered. Active duty military candidates are exempt from this requirement
  • Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
  • Submit to initial and periodic customer required background and drug screenings.

Preferred

  • Associates or Bachelor degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution and/or applicable military experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in utility substation electrical testing experience.
  • Transmission substation relay test experience.
  • Level 3 or 4 NETA or NICET certification.
  • Power distribution field experience in servicing, maintaining, and testing electrical power distribution equipment.
  • Ability to provide technical instructions, mentoring, and guidance regarding substation and electrical power systems to field personnel.

Skills:

  • Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Ability to read drawings and understand various protection schemes and proper checkout techniques for the troubleshooting and correcting of non-working schemes.
  • Experience with relay testing software such as Enoserve (RTS) and Doble Protection Suite.
  • Experience with relay communication software such as SEL Compass, AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), GE (Enervista Launchpad), RFL (Gard PRO), and other common industry software.
  • Knowledgeable with all aspects of the testing & operation of various protective relays and power meters, including all device types: microprocessor-based, solid state, and electro-mechanical.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on October 31st, 2024

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Client-provided location(s): Franklin, MA 02038, USA
Job ID: Eaton-34073Franklin
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)