Lead Utility Protection and Control Technician at Eaton USA

Windsor, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Utility Protection, Control Technician, Testing, Commissioning, Isolation Plans, Technical Communication, Mentoring, Substation Devices, Electrical Power Systems, Design Error Resolution, Functional Testing, Safety Standards, Reliability Upgrades, Technical Documentation, Leadership, Field Personnel Guidance

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

As a Lead Utility Protection & Control (P&C) Technician, you'll oversee technical operations and documentation, including work plans, isolation plans, and functional test plans. This hands-on role involves comprehensive testing and final checkout, ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability. As the P&C Lead Technician, you'll 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. In this position you will; 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, and linear couplers 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. Provide technical instructions, mentoring, and guidance regarding substation and electrical power systems to field personnel. 7+ years utility substation relay testing experience OR combination of 4+ years on-the-job experience and technical education/military experience Must reside within the contiguous 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. 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.

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Responsibilities

Oversee technical operations and documentation related to utility protection and control. Ensure safety and reliability through comprehensive testing and final checkout of electrical systems.