Lead P&C Field Technician

Qualus • , OH

4d • $60 - $85

About The Position

The Lead P&C Field Technician works in Qualus’s Field Engineering department, calibrating, installing, maintaining, and repairing protective relays and associated equipment to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the electric grid. The role also maintains, installs, repairs, and troubleshoots complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electromechanical), substation and electric utility protection systems, and station automation and SCADA systems.

This position provides technical leadership for field projects and teams, including planning commissioning activities and resources, leading testing and troubleshooting, and mentoring junior field service personnel. The role involves regular indoor and outdoor field work and travel to client sites. The stated travel schedule is three weeks at a client site, with paid housing and a long weekend of approximately three days at home. Candidates may live anywhere in the United States and travel to the client location if they do not prefer to relocate.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of field experience commissioning, checking out panels and equipment, calibrating and testing relays, and repairing substation relaying and control schemes.
• Knowledge of three-phase power systems, power-system protection and control schemes, test equipment and test-equipment software.
• Ability to use test equipment and tools/wiring, interpret wiring and elementary diagrams, and perform the basic tests needed for the duties.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and adapt communication to the audience and situation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, business acumen, and management ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading and writing, for safety-related materials, documentation, and client interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in substation design, including protection and control engineering.
• Experience in substation construction or commissioning.
• Experience installing and testing SCADA, fault data, SER, or integration-automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project-level scopes of work and plan commissioning activities and resource scheduling; lead teams in completing test activities efficiently, on time, safely, and without service interruptions.
• Interpret substation drawings, including single-line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings.
• Write procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction activities, including isolation plans and functional guidelines.
• Perform testing such as verifying relay voltage and current inputs, local and SCADA metering, relay calibration, trip tests, alarms, and function switches.
• Lead and perform routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment.
• Commission new substations and power equipment; test relaying, pilot-channel equipment, controls, and communications equipment.
• Provide project technical support to Field Service personnel.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior-level field service personnel.
• Serve as a field subject matter expert in protective relaying.
• Serve as technical lead for small project teams.
• Perform regular field work indoors and outdoors.
• Learn and apply client switching procedures and safety measures as required.
• Reference and complete assignments according to applicable specifications.

Benefits

• Sign-on or relocation bonus.
• External and internal referral bonuses.
• Per diem.
• Company truck for company and personal use.
• Career development opportunities, including mentoring and company investment.
• Paid housing during travel to client sites.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage for eligible employees.
• Retirement savings plans, including employer matching where applicable.
• Flexible spending and/or health spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and company holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed