WSP

Lead P&C Field Services Technician

WSP • $80K — $95K *
Midland, TX 79705In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical degrees preferred.
  • Minimum of 11 years in the electrical testing field, covering high voltage systems.
  • Expertise with protective relays from brands like SEL, GE, and Basler is essential.
  • Advanced skills in using relay test sets and calibration methods required.
  • Strong familiarity with electrical testing standards (NETA, IEEE, NFPA).
  • Demonstrated experience interfacing with contractors and technical teams.
  • Willingness to travel extensively (up to 80%) with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Lead field operations on high voltage testing projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Conduct testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems at substations.
  • Monitor field activity for quality and regulatory adherence, escalating significant issues as needed.
  • Mentor junior technicians on technical and safety procedures during field operations.
  • Engage in hands-on relay testing with advanced testing equipment on various relay types.
  • Serve as the primary communication link with clients, reporting progress, risks, and technical issues.
  • Utilize mobile tools for documenting site activities and compliance with project standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and continued learning in technical services.
  • Being part of a growing organization focused on innovative electrical testing and problem-solving.
  • Work on diverse and complex projects in multiple states (Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma).
  • Engagement in a strong safety culture with proactive hazard recognition.
  • Participation in a collaborative team-oriented work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

WSP is currently seeking a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Lead P&C Field Services Technician for our project locations in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Successful applicants will be involved in projects with our PTE Team and be a part of a growing organization that is solving problems and supporting client needs in electrical testing and commissioning in utility substations, industrial, and bulk electrical power systems.

This Opportunity
  • Leads field operations for complex construction, environmental, and infrastructure projects by providing expert technical guidance, hands-on execution, and oversight of day-to-day site activities
  • Applies extensive field experience and specialized knowledge to support day-to-day site activities, troubleshoot technical challenges, and uphold quality and safety standards while ensuring escalations are made to project leadership for issues involving contractual, schedule, or major scope impacts
  • Coordinates with engineers, scientists, and subcontractors to ensure field tasks are delivered efficiently and in compliance with regulatory and client requirements
  • Supports project delivery by mentoring technicians, managing site logistics, and facilitating effective communication between field crews and project leadership


Your Impact
  • Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations
  • Perform on-site hands-on protective relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150. Examples of relays to be tested are SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60 among others
  • Independently execute and validate advanced protection and control testing sequences, ensuring alignment with test plans, applicable standards, and client specifications
  • Follow safety protocols and participate in daily safety briefings and job hazard assessments
  • Use field forms, digital data tools, and mobile applications to document site activities
  • Perform equipment cleaning, inventory control, and calibration as directed
  • Act as a primary field liaison with clients, contractors, vendors, and project managers to communicate progress, risks, and technical concerns
  • Apply expert knowledge of field instrumentation and troubleshoot technical issues with minimal supervision
  • Lead field implementation of site-specific health and safety protocols, job hazard analyses, and quality control procedures
  • Lead field crews, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring consistency across work streams
  • Mentor junior and mid-level technicians in technical procedures, safety practices, and proper documentation
  • Support corrective actions by troubleshooting equipment or procedural issues and identifying practical solutions
  • Monitor contractor compliance with site safety plans, environmental controls, and work quality expectations
  • Lead field readiness planning, including tool inspection, site access coordination, utility marking, and weather contingency measures
  • Participate in pre-construction meetings, regulatory inspections, and client walkthroughs as the senior field representative
  • Ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and integration with project systems and internal databases
  • Maintain oversight of fleet vehicles, tools, materials, and inventory to support site productivity
  • Contribute expert technical expertise to incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects
  • Maintain a strong safety culture and encourage proactive hazard recognition and reporting
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs


Who You Are

Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 11 years of experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience in medium and high voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing
  • Demonstrable expertise on transmission, generation, or distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes
  • Advanced technical skills related to protective relays, including relay calibration utilizing test sets/measuring devices such as Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150, control scheme testing, testing of the sensing CT/PT circuits, ability to upload settings to microprocessor relays, and static & dynamic testing of microprocessor-based protective relays
  • Proven experience with electrical field testing standards, practices, and procedures, such as NETA, IEEE, and NFPA applicable standards
  • Expert knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays and circuit breakers
  • Strong understanding of technical software used for testing purposes and data review: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset
  • Demonstrable ability to identify and respond to field challenges and equipment malfunctions
  • Advanced skill in preparing field logs, sketches, and digital reports
  • Physical stamina to work in outdoor and physically demanding conditions.
  • Significant experience collaborating with contractors, technicians, and engineers
  • Demonstrated commitment to field safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for field team collaboration
  • Capability to support a wide variety of tasks in dynamic or changing environments
  • Ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and maintain accountability in the field
  • Commitment to continued learning and development in technical field services
  • Understanding of confidentiality and ethical behavior in technical environments
  • Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently or with a team
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies
  • Willingness and physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds individually, and up to 100 pounds with assistance
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Must be willing to travel (up to 80%)


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree in a similar discipline
  • Experience in testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays
  • Experience in testing and commissioning electrical equipment on high voltage substations such as CTs, CCVTs, PLC systems, and DC systems, including batteries and battery chargers
  • Current OSHA 30-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification


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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
* Ladders Estimates

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