P&C Technician Senior

CoServ•Denton, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The P&C Technician Senior is a technical expert responsible for advanced installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of protective relaying and control systems within CoServ’s substations and distribution network. This senior-level role serves as a subject-matter authority on protection schemes, NERC compliance, and system reliability. The P&C Technician Senior provides leadership in field operations, mentors junior technicians, supports engineering teams, and ensures the safe and reliable operation of CoServ’s electrical infrastructure.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency.
5-7 years of experience in protective relay testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Expert‑level ability to read and interpret complex schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and one‑line drawings.
Advanced hands‑on experience with relay test sets such as Doble and OMICRON.
Strong understanding of relay coordination, fault analysis, and system protection principles.
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading NERC PRC compliance programs.
Ability to independently lead complex field projects and mentor others.
Proficiency with CMMS and digital documentation systems.
Must reside within 10 miles of CoServ’s operations boundary (or be willing to relocate).
Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in electrical engineering technology, power systems, or related field.
NICET certification or equivalent senior‑level industry certification.
Extensive experience with SEL, GE, ABB, and other microprocessor relay platforms.
Experience with advanced SCADA integration and communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850).
Experience contributing to ERCOT compliance activities, reporting, or audits.

Responsibilities

Lead installation and commissioning of new relay systems, control panels, and substation protective equipment.
Verify and validate complex relay settings, logic, SCADA integrations, and coordination studies.
Coordinate with engineering to implement new protection strategies, upgrades, and system modifications.
Oversee acceptance testing and ensure seamless integration with SCADA, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, and related protocols.
Serve as the technical lead during mis‑operations, system events, and relay or control system failures.
Perform root‑cause analysis on mis‑operations, wiring issues, communication failures, and relay coordination issues.
Provide expert support to field operations, dispatch, and engineering teams during outages or disturbances.
Maintain detailed documentation of system events, resolutions, and equipment performance.
Mentor and train junior and mid‑level P&C Technicians on testing procedures, system protection concepts, and safety.
Provide technical guidance to engineering, operations, and compliance teams.
Participate in project planning, providing senior‑level insight on protection requirements and timelines.
Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and manufacturers on complex system issues and upgrades.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all safety policies in high‑voltage environments.
Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.
Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.
Work closely with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to ensure proper relay operation and system coordination.
Provide technical support to other departments and stakeholders regarding relay settings and functionality.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors to procure necessary relay equipment and support services.
Participate in project planning meetings to provide input on relay protection requirements and timelines.
Attends CoServ University training as required.
Performs other duties and activities as directed.