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Vector Power Corp

Protection and Control Technician

Vector Power Corp, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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*Job Responsibilities:*

* Play a lead role in the Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay systems(electro-mechanical and microprocessor based), telecommunications systems, SCADA (RTUs), and communication processors.

* Support testing for transmission line, bus, transformer, feeder, reactor, circuit breakers and other types of protection and control systems.

* Ability to review, document and develop test reports for client reporting and to meet regulatory compliance (ERCOT, NERC)

* Analyze single line diagrams along with wiring and schematic diagrams to understand and complete scope of work in a safe and efficient manner.

* Support a safe workplace by promoting safe working practices, and improvements in human performance on an ongoing basis.

* Ensure team members are completing accurate and effective hazard assessments and tailboards on a daily basis.

*Required Education/Experience:*

* Army Prime Power or Navy Nuclear electrical program, Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Technical school diploma, or relevant industry experience. Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering a plus.

* The Ideal candidate will have 5 or more years experience in the electrical testing industry with a primary focus on protection and control systems for transmission, distribution and power generation systems.

* Experience with utility P&C systems to include electromechanical and microprocessor based relays (SEL, GE, ABB Westinghouse, Siemens, Basler, Beckwith) SCADA (GE, SEL, Telvent, Cooper) communications processors (SEL, GE), power line carrier (ABB, RFL), and fiber optics.

* Experience with both brownfield and greenfield projects is a plus.

* Experienced with planning, scheduling, and budgeting, and managing P&C related projects

* Understanding of NERC CIP requirements

* Must have valid driver's license.

To grow your career please submit your resume, and optionally a cover letter, for us to learn more about you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance

Application Question(s): * Are you able to perform essential tasks, including lifting equipment up to 50 lbs., frequently walking, standing for extended periods, bending, kneeling, reaching, and using various hand tools and test equipment, frequently with no safe capacity for accommodation or assistance?

Education: * Associate (Preferred)

Willingness to travel: * 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road by Jobble