Power Technician (Controls)

Location: Atlanta
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

P&C Technician with at least 1 year of experience is responsible for the maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical protection and control systems. They work in industries like power generation and distribution to ensure the safe and efficient operation of electrical equipment. Key Responsibilities: System Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and inspections of protection and control systems to ensure their functionality and reliability. Testing and Calibration : Conduct tests, calibrations, and functional checks on protective relays, circuit breakers, and other control devices to verify their performance. Troubleshooting : Diagnose and resolve issues and faults within protection and control systems. Conduct advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Device Configuration: Configure and program protective relays and control devices as needed, ensuring they are set up to protect electrical equipment and respond to faults appropriately. Protection Relay Coordination : Participate in relay coordination studies to ensure that protective relays operate as intended during faults while minimizing unnecessary trips. Data Analysis : Analyze data from protection systems to identify trends, abnormalities, and potential issues. Utilize advanced analysis tools and software. System Upgrades : Assist in the planning and implementation of upgrades and modernization projects for protection and control systems. Safety Compliance : Ensure that protection and control systems comply with safety standards and regulations. Implement safety interlocks and emergency shutdown systems. Documentation : Maintain detailed records of maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting activities. Update and create technical documentation as needed. Collaboration : Work closely with other technicians, engineers, and operational staff to ensure the effective and efficient operation of electrical systems. Qualifications : Associate's or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field is typically preferred. at least 1 year of experience in maintaining and testing electrical protection and control systems, preferably in industries like power generation and distribution. Proficiency in using advanced testing equipment, including relay test sets and oscilloscopes. Strong knowledge of protective relays, circuit breakers, and control systems. Understanding of electrical safety practices and standards. Familiarity with relay coordination principles and software tools. Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. A P&C Technician with at least 1 year of experience plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and safety of electrical systems by maintaining and testing protection and control systems. Their expertise is essential for the efficient operation of electrical equipment, particularly in industries where electrical power quality and safety are paramount Required PPE for this assignment: - Clothing must be FR or made of 100 percent natural fibers . When entering energized transformer vaults and manholes the most outer layer of clothing must be FR. FR jumpsuit/coverall is permissible. - Example of 100% natural fibers are cotton, wool, and leather. As an additional precaution avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes that may get entangled in moving machinery. - Work shoes w/steel or composite toed. Work shoes must comply with ASTM 2413 standards. - Hardhat, Safety glasses, work gloves, at least Class 2 Safety Vest. JSG will furnish basic PPE including hard hat, vest, safety glasses and work gloves. Employee will supply his/her own boots and fire retardant clothing. Some driving is required

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