Senior Protection & Control Technician

Trimble Inc.

. Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot protection and control equipment for fossil generation facilities under minimum guidance of Lead P&C Technicians .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeGranbury • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting protection and control equipment for fossil generation facilities, with a strong focus on testing and repairing electromechanical and microprocessor protective relays. Proficient in interfacing with plant personnel and contractors while adhering to ERCOT and NERC protocols.

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Protection And Control Equipment MaintenanceElectromechanical Relay TestingCalibrating Voltage And Current TransducersField Experience In P&C ServicesDocumentation And Drawing Revision

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Hard Skills

Troubleshooting Control EquipmentTesting Instrument TransformersCalibrating MWh MetersFunctional Testing Of RelaysData-Acquisition Equipment MaintenanceSchematic Diagram InterpretationInstallation Of UpgradesDiagnostic Testing Of Electrical EquipmentTesting Emergency Bearing Oil PumpsPerforming Strenuous Physical Effort

Soft Skills

Ability To Work Extended HoursAbility To Travel RoutinelyCollaboration With ContractorsCommunication With Plant Personnel

Tools & Technologies

Remote-Telemetry EquipmentData-Acquisition SystemsProtective RelaysControl CircuitsMedium-Voltage Switchgear

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma Or GEDCompletion Of P&C S*T*A*R Program

Industry Keywords

Fossil Generation FacilitiesERCOT ProtocolsNERC ProtocolsP&C Technician ExperienceField Work In P&C Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot protection and control equipment for fossil generation facilities under minimum guidance of Lead P&C Technicians
Test electromechanical and microprocessor protective relays
Test instrument transformers, transducers, meters, and associated equipment
Troubleshoot and repair system protection control equipment and relays using schematic diagrams and system knowledge
Complete documentation on projects and field work
Maintain plant protective relaying and associated control circuits, including testing, calibration, functional tests, troubleshooting, and installation of upgrades
Maintain generator, transformer, medium-voltage switchgear, plant/switchyard interface, and transfer-scheme relaying
Perform MWh metering calibrations and upgrade installations
Calibrate and test voltage, current, watt, var, and frequency transducers and associated equipment
Test emergency bearing oil pumps and current transformers
Support outages and interface with plant I&C personnel
Interface with outside contractors
Provide and/or support troubleshooting using recorder data
Lead new-installation wiring verification, checkout, and functional testing
Revise and maintain associated drawings
Conduct diagnostic tests on generation-facility electrical equipment, including generator CTs, PTs, and ancillary equipment
Install, calibrate, and maintain data-acquisition and remote-telemetry equipment supporting ERCOT and NERC protocols

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Completion of all PSD requirements in the P&C S*T*A*R program
Six (6) years as a P&C Technician or acceptable job-related experience
Significant amount of time in the field performing P&C services
Ability to routinely travel away from home
Ability to work extended hours
Ability to perform strenuous physical effort, including climbing and lifting, in temperature extremes and dusty environments
Applicable skills/experience determine position level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity policy
Disability accommodation assistance during application