Protection Specialist
NESC Staffing, Dallas, TX, United States
Job Type: Contract
Overview
Execute protection and control (P&C) testing and commissioning for utility systems
Troubleshoot, repair, and modify substation and generation station protection schemes
Support on-site field work at customer generation and substation facilities
Electric Utilities
Power Generation
Substation Protection and Controls
The Protection and Controls Technician supports critical utility protection systems by performing testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and modification of protection and control equipment and schemes. Work is performed on-site at customer generation and substation facilities across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. A strong utilities background is required.
Key responsibilities
Perform functional testing and commissioning of utility protection and control systems, including complex substation and generating station applications
Troubleshoot protection system misoperations, wiring issues, settings concerns, and equipment faults
Modify protection and control systems as needed to support field conditions, upgrades, and corrective actions
Support site-based execution, including coordination with customer stakeholders and adherence to site safety requirements
Document test results, as-found and as-left conditions, and commissioning records in accordance with established procedures
Maintain strong compliance with utility standards, commissioning practices, and safe work protocols
Required qualifications
Demonstrated experience in utility protection and control work within substations and/or generation environments
Hands-on background in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting protection systems
Ability to work independently in the field with strong attention to detail and documentation
Preferred qualifications
Experience with complex protection schemes and station configurations
Familiarity with relay testing practices, commissioning documentation, and field modifications
Strong communication skills for on-site coordination and issue resolution
Work environment
Field-based role performed at customer substation and generation facilities in the DFW area
Must be able to meet site access requirements and follow all safety rules and procedures
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Overview
Execute protection and control (P&C) testing and commissioning for utility systems
Troubleshoot, repair, and modify substation and generation station protection schemes
Support on-site field work at customer generation and substation facilities
Electric Utilities
Power Generation
Substation Protection and Controls
The Protection and Controls Technician supports critical utility protection systems by performing testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and modification of protection and control equipment and schemes. Work is performed on-site at customer generation and substation facilities across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. A strong utilities background is required.
Key responsibilities
Perform functional testing and commissioning of utility protection and control systems, including complex substation and generating station applications
Troubleshoot protection system misoperations, wiring issues, settings concerns, and equipment faults
Modify protection and control systems as needed to support field conditions, upgrades, and corrective actions
Support site-based execution, including coordination with customer stakeholders and adherence to site safety requirements
Document test results, as-found and as-left conditions, and commissioning records in accordance with established procedures
Maintain strong compliance with utility standards, commissioning practices, and safe work protocols
Required qualifications
Demonstrated experience in utility protection and control work within substations and/or generation environments
Hands-on background in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting protection systems
Ability to work independently in the field with strong attention to detail and documentation
Preferred qualifications
Experience with complex protection schemes and station configurations
Familiarity with relay testing practices, commissioning documentation, and field modifications
Strong communication skills for on-site coordination and issue resolution
Work environment
Field-based role performed at customer substation and generation facilities in the DFW area
Must be able to meet site access requirements and follow all safety rules and procedures
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