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Think Power Solutions is a certified Great Place to Work company! This credential was earned based on extensive ratings provided by our employees in anonymous surveys conducted by the Great Place to Work organization - the global authority on workplace culture since 1992. Detailed results of Think Power's Great Place to Work certification can be found here. These employee satisfaction ratings measure Think Power's capacity to earn our own employees' trust and create a great workplace. Thank you for joining us and hope you enjoy your work with Think Power - a certified Great Place to Work.Think Power Solutions currently has job openings for a Protection & Control Lead Technician! If the description below sounds like you, and you want to be part of a fun and growing team, apply today!
Position Summary:
As a Protection and Control Assistant Technician in the electric utility industry, you will be responsible for assisting in the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of equipment that protects and controls the flow of electricity in the power grid. The P&C Assistant Technician will be handling sub-tasks assigned by a P&C Lead. The P&C Assistant Tech will have knowledge of such devices and equipment which includes but is not limited to digital relays, electromechanical relays, intelligent electronic devices, Station Disturbance Recorders (SDR), digital fault recorders (DFR), oscillographs and event recorders, RTU's and station SCADA systems, statistical load metering, telemetering and transducers.
Additionally, understand the installation, maintenance and operation of all power line carriers (PLC), tone, pilot wire, fiber and associated P&C communications equipment.
Responsibilities:
· Is safety focused and possesses a minimum of OSHA 10 Certification· Demonstrates a general understanding of zones of protection and current circuits· Understands reduced and inadequate protection· Has performed testing and commissioning on multiple relay models with experience in microprocessor relays, RTUs and Power Line Carrier with minimal oversight from a mentor or lead technician· Possess hands on experience with test equipment· Basic understanding of P&C drawings (incl. schematics, wiring/logic diagrams, cable schedules)· General understanding and application of Human Performance tools· Possess reasonable troubleshooting skills· Understands Lock-Out/Tag-Out policies or procedures· Has performed testing and commissioning of current and voltage circuits with minimal oversight from a mentor or lead technician
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate's degree in electrical engineering or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a protection and control technician.
- OSHA 10 Construction Safety Certification
- Understanding of protection and control principles and practices.
- Experience with relay testing and commissioning.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized.
- Commitment to safety.
Benefits:
· Competitive salary commensurate with experience· 100% Employer paid healthcare for the employee· Vision and Dental insurance· 100% company paid basic life insurance· 100% company paid long-term disability· Short-term disability· Holiday and PTO pay· 401(k) with profit sharing· Maternity & Paternity Leave· Adoption & Fertility Assistance· Equal opportunity employer
About Think Power Solutions
Think Power Solutions is a leading tech-enabled infrastructure management solutions provider with highly skilled and dedicated consultants who clients entrust to manage their mission-critical infrastructure. Think Power Solutions was founded with the vision of providing exceptional client service influenced by modern technology to positively impact the utilities, telecom, and construction industries.Think Power Solutions exists to serve its clients, making every effort to understand their needs to produce a high-quality deliverable specifically tailored to meet custom requirements.
This client-centric philosophy, creative thinking, and innovative solutions, combined with stellar project execution attracts top industry talent. Think Power Solutions' culture enables its people to deliver industry leading services and products.For more information visit: https://www.thinkpowersolutions.com.Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and FaceBook.'
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
- The employee may be subject to rough terrain and inclement weather
- The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
- The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds
- The employee may be required to travel
- The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions
- This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
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EEO Statement:
Think Power Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Think Power Solutions will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Think Power Solutions, or anyone working on behalf of Think Power Solutions.
