Lead Utility Protection and Control Technician

Eaton • Richmond, VA

74d • $105,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Lead Utility Protection and Control Technician. In this role, our technicians work remote and travel up to 3 consecutive weeks at a time, work variable hours, including nights & weekends. Travel is primarily in the Northeast and Northeastern Midwest based on customer requirements. A company vehicle is provided for both business and personal use. The expected annual salary range for this role is $105,000 ($50.47 per hour) - $175,000 ($84.13 per hour) a year. In addition to base salary, you receive a per diem and are eligible for premium pay overtime. 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.

Requirements

• 7+ years utility substation relay testing experience OR combination of 4+ years on-the-job experience and technical education/military experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Must reside within the U.S. to be considered.
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
• Submit to initial and periodic customer required background and drug screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution and/or applicable military experience.
• Willingness and aptitude for training and mentoring technicians and other members of technical engineering team - past experience in a leadership or mentorship role a plus.
• 10+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical operations and documentation, including work plans, isolation plans, and functional test plans.
• Perform comprehensive testing and final checkout, ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability.
• Act as a crucial safeguard, identifying and correcting any errors from design or installation to protect employees, equipment and the integrity of transmission and distribution systems.
• 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.
• 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.
• Identify and resolve design errors.
• Directly witness or perform critical tests such as DC functional trip testing prior to energization and in-service.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees