Protection & Controls Technician

Shermco Industries

. Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders, RTUs, and communication processors .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50 - $75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installing, testing, and maintaining protective relay equipment and RTUs, with a strong focus on project management and compliance with NERC CIP requirements. Proficient in interpreting technical diagrams and managing field operations in high-voltage environments.

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5+ Years Experience In Electrical TestingProject Management Of Protection And Control TeamsExperience With SEL Microprocessor RelaysFamiliarity With NERC CIP RequirementsBachelor Of Science In Engineering Or Technology

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Hard Skills

Installation Of Protective Relay EquipmentTesting Of Protection And Control CircuitryRTU And Telecom UpgradesExperience With Transmission And Distribution RelaysScoping And Budgeting ProjectsInterpretation Of Technical DiagramsExperience With Substation RTUsExperience With Communication ProcessorsAbility To Lift Up To 50 Pounds30-Hour OSHA Training

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailEffective CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsAbility To Work In Field EnvironmentsWillingness To Work Overtime

Tools & Technologies

SEL RelaysGE EquipmentTelvent EquipmentCooper EquipmentNovatech Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicensePre-Employment Background CheckFit For Duty Physical Exam

Industry Keywords

High Voltage UtilityProtection And Control EquipmentTelecom EquipmentBrownfield ProjectsGreenfield Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders, RTUs, and communication processors
Functionally test protection and control circuitry for transmission lines, HV bus, transformers, circuit breakers, feeders, reactors, and capacitor banks
Perform RTU and telecom upgrades for various clients
Review, document, and submit test reports for client reporting and regulatory purposes
Interpret one-line, three-line, wiring, schematic, and communication configuration diagrams; identify and escalate discrepancies
Complete time and expense reports accurately
Maintain the assigned company vehicle in good condition

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years experience in the electrical testing industry, focused on protection and control equipment, RTUs, and telecom with HV utility, co-op, power generation, federal, or municipal clients
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology in a 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 including SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse
Experience with substation RTUs, communication processors, and telecom equipment for both brownfield and greenfield projects
Experience with scoping, scheduling, and budgeting protection and control, RTU, and telecom projects
Experience with project management of protection and control teams working in HV substations for utility clients
Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements
Experience with SEL microprocessor relays such as 311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487B, 487E, 487V, 587, 587Z, and 787
Required experience with RTUs and communication processors such as GE, Telvent, SEL, Cooper, and Novatech
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and drive regularly
Ability to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required
Ability to pass pre-employment and periodic unannounced drug tests
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check with 7-year history
Valid driver's license and minimum motor vehicle insurability standards
Must take and pass 30-hour OSHA training
Ability to work in a field environment subject to changing outdoor conditions
Willingness to work overtime and travel extensively to client work locations
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry leading overtime program - rate structure which pays lucratively
Robust benefits package including dental, vision, disability insurance, and medical insurance as low as $1 per week
Retirement and savings programs with company match (401k and health savings account)
Eligibility for annual performance and pay reviews
Eligibility for various bonus / incentive programs
Technical training through a full scale internal workforce development program
Leadership training and career tracks
Tuition reimbursement program