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Trainee Electrical Controls Technician Jobs in Springfield, IL

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Protection and Control Senior Technician

Kincaid, IL

$50 - $55/hr

... electrical equipment (ie: Generator CTs, PTs, and ancilliary equipment). Install, calibrate, and maintain equipment associated with data acquisition and remote telemetry to support required ERCOT and ...

Inland Tool Company

Maintenance

Mount Pulaski, IL · On-site

$15 - $35/hr

Maintenance Technician Location: Mount Pulaski, IL, 62548 Job Overview We are seeking a skilled ... Knowledge of electrical wiring, controls, and mechanical components. * Ability to read and ...

U.S. Navy

Aviation Electrician's Mate

Athens, IL

... controls; perform micro miniature circuit card repair for qualified technicians; install modifications and upgrades to aircraft avionics and electrical systems; use diagnostic equipment and interpret ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee electrical controls technician in Springfield, IL is $31.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.44 and $35.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Electrical Controls Technician vs Electrical Controls Technician?

AspectTrainee Electrical Controls TechnicianElectrical Controls Technician
CertificationsOften in training or apprenticeship programs, may have basic certificationsTypically holds relevant certifications or licenses, such as electrical or controls certifications
Work EnvironmentOn-the-job training, supervised tasks, learning-focusedIndependent work on electrical control systems, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level role in manufacturing, industrial, or automation sectorsFull-time technician role in similar industries, with more responsibilities

The main difference is that a Trainee Electrical Controls Technician is in a learning or apprenticeship phase, gaining skills and certifications, while an Electrical Controls Technician is a fully qualified professional performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades independently.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Electrical Controls Technician job openings in Springfield, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,911 per year, or $31.7 per hour.

Protection and Control Senior Technician

Luminant

Kincaid, IL • On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

Under minimum guidance of Lead P&C Technicians: Responsible for maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting protection and control equipment for Fossil Generation Facilities
Perform testing of electromechanical and microprocessor protective relays
Perform testing of instrument transformers, transducers, meters and associated equipment
Using schematic diagrams and system knowledge, troubleshoot and repair system protection control equipment and relays
Complete all documentation on projects and field work

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Maintenance of all Plant protective relaying and associated control circuits (including testing, calibration, functional tests, trouble shooting, and installation of upgrades), such as:
Generator relaying
Main Power Transformer, Unit Auxiliary Transformer, Start-up/Standby Transformer relaying
All medium voltage switchgear relaying and transfer schemes
Plant/Switchyard interface relaying
Maintenance of Plant Metering:
MWh metering calibrations and upgrade installations
Voltage, current, watt, var, and frequency transducer calibrations and testing of associated equipment
Maintenance of ancillary equipment:
Emergency bearing oil pump test
Current transformer meggar test
Outage support:
Interface with plant I&C personnel

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of all PSD requirements in the P&C S*T*A*R program
Completion of all PSD requirements in the P&C S*T*A*R program and six (6) years as a P&C Technician or acceptable job related experience.
Significant amount of time in the field performing P&C services
Routine travel away from home
Extended work hours
Strenuous physical effort such as climbing, lifting, temperature extremes, and dusty environment.

Key Metrics

Interface with outside contractors
Provide and/or support problem solving using trouble-shooting skills and recorder data
Lead new installation wiring verification, checkout, and functional test
Revise and maintain all associated drawings
Conducts diagnostic tests on generation facilities' electrical equipment (ie: Generator CTs, PTs, and ancilliary equipment).
Install, calibrate, and maintain equipment associated with data acquisition and remote telemetry to support required ERCOT and NERC protocols

Base pay ranges from $50-$55/hour plus bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Kincaid, IllinoisIllinois
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

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