Shermco Industries

Senior Protection & Controls Engineer

Shermco Industries • $104K — $198K *
Minooka, IL 60447In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in the electrical testing industry focusing on protection and control equipment, RTUs, and telecom for HV utility, co-op, or power generation clients.
  • Bachelor's in Engineering or Technology, Technical school diploma, or military experience in related fields.
  • Expertise with SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse transmission and distribution relays.
  • Experience with substation RTUs and communication processors for both new and existing projects.
  • Familiarity with scoping, scheduling, and budgeting for protection and control projects.
  • Experience managing protection and control teams in HV substations.
  • Knowledge of NERC CIP requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay and communication equipment.
  • Perform functional testing for protection and control circuitry for various electrical systems.
  • Conduct RTU and telecom upgrades for multiple clients.
  • Review, document, and submit test reports for client and regulatory use.
  • Interpret various schematic diagrams and identify discrepancies.
  • Maintain company vehicle and accurately complete time and expense reports.
  • Ensure technical standards are met during all field operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Travel allowances and support for field roles.
Full Job Description
Overview

Shermco Industries is seeking a Protection and Control Technician.

Protection and Controls (P&C) Technician

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:
  • Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders (DFR's), remote terminal units (RTU's), and communication processors.
  • Functional testing for protection and control circuitry associated with transmission lines, HV bus, transformer, circuit breaker, feeder, reactors, and capacitor banks.
  • RTU and telecom upgrades for various clients
  • Experienced with SEL microprocessor relays such as 311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487B, 487E, 487V, 587, 587Z, and 787.
  • Desired experienced with GE microprocessor relays such as C30, D60, F35, L90, T35 and T60.
  • Required experienced with various RTU's and communication processors such as GE, Telvent, SEL, Cooper, and Novatech.
  • Accurately reviewing, documenting, and submitting test reports used for client reporting and regulatory purposes.
  • Interpret one line, three line, wiring, schematic diagrams, communication configurations with ability to recognize and bring attention to discrepancies.
  • Accurately completes time and expense reports along with maintaining good condition of assigned company vehicle.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience:
  • Ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in the electrical testing industry with a focus working with protection and control equipment, RTU's, and telecom with HV utility, co-op, power generation, federal, or municipal clients.
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology in similar discipline, or Technical school diploma, or military experience in either Army Prime Power or Navy Nuclear electrical program.
  • Experience with transmission and distribution relays to include SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse.
  • Experience with substation RTU's, communication processors, and telecom equipment for both brownfield and greenfield projects.
  • Experienced with scoping, scheduling, and budgeting process for protection and control, RTU, and telecom projects for both internal and external entities.
  • Experience with project management of protection and control teams working in HV substations for utility clients.
  • Familiar with NERC CIP requirements.

Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Should be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required
  • Pass pre-employment drug test, and periodic unannounced drug tests
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check with 7 year history
  • Have a valid drivers license and meet minimum motor vehicle insurability standards
  • Take and pass 30 hour OSHA training
  • Ability to work in a field environment subject to changing outdoor conditions
  • Work overtime as needed and willingness to travel extensively to client work locations
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Pay Range

USD $50.00 - USD $95.00 /Hr.

About Shermco Industries

Shermco Industries is a leading provider of electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services for industrial and commercial customers. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas and has been in business since 1974. Shermco Industries has a team of highly trained technicians who are equipped with the latest tools and technology to provide fast and reliable service. The company's services include electrical testing, maintenance, and repair, as well as training and consulting. Shermco Industries is committed to providing its customers with the highest level of service and quality.
Learn more about Shermco Industries
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1974
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ
SHM
* Ladders Estimates

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