Protection and Control Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About Vector Power

Vector Power is a quality driven service company specializing in low, medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Our team of professionals are driven to deliver high quality work and client satisfaction.

At Vector Power, we specialize in electrical acceptance & maintenance testing, commissioning, protection & control, project management, engineering, and workforce training. Servicing Utilities, Industrials, Renewables, and Data Centers; we are committed to providing a culture of safety, reliability, and technical excellence.

Come join a family oriented team where collaboration, support, and professional growth are valued, and where your contributions truly make an impact.

Job Description

• Play a lead role in the Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay systems(electro-mechanical and microprocessor based), telecommunications systems, SCADA (RTU’s), 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, technologist diploma, or equivalent experience.
• The Ideal candidate will have 5 or more year’s 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 be willing and able to travel as required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.