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Position Summary
The P&C Technician Senior is a technical expert responsible for advanced installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of protective relaying and control systems within CoServ's substations and distribution network. This senior-level role serves as a subject-matter authority on protection schemes, NERC compliance, and system reliability. The P&C Technician Senior provides leadership in field operations, mentors junior technicians, supports engineering teams, and ensures the safe and reliable operation of CoServ's electrical infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Primary Position Responsibilities

• Installation and Commissioning:
  
  • Lead installation and commissioning of new relay systems, control panels, and substation protective equipment.
  • Verify and validate complex relay settings, logic, SCADA integrations, and coordination studies.
  • Coordinate with engineering to implement new protection strategies, upgrades, and system modifications.
  • Oversee acceptance testing and ensure seamless integration with SCADA, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, and related protocols.
• Advanced Troubleshooting & System Restoration
  
  • Serve as the technical lead during mis-operations, system events, and relay or control system failures.
  • Perform root-cause analysis on mis-operations, wiring issues, communication failures, and relay coordination issues.
  • Provide expert support to field operations, dispatch, and engineering teams during outages or disturbances.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of system events, resolutions, and equipment performance.
• Safety and Training:
  
  • Mentor and train junior and mid-level P&C Technicians on testing procedures, system protection concepts, and safety.
  • Provide technical guidance to engineering, operations, and compliance teams.
  • Participate in project planning, providing senior-level insight on protection requirements and timelines.
  • Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and manufacturers on complex system issues and upgrades.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all safety policies in high-voltage environments.
  • Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.
  • Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.

Secondary Position Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to ensure proper relay operation and system coordination.
• Provide technical support to other departments and stakeholders regarding relay settings and functionality.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to procure necessary relay equipment and support services.
• Participate in project planning meetings to provide input on relay protection requirements and timelines.
• Attends CoServ University training as required.
• Performs other duties and activities as directed.

Position Requirements
Education, Experience, and Certifications Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency.
• 5-7 years of experience in protective relay testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Expert-level ability to read and interpret complex schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and one-line drawings.
• Advanced hands-on experience with relay test sets such as Doble and OMICRON.
• Strong understanding of relay coordination, fault analysis, and system protection principles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading NERC PRC compliance programs.
• Ability to independently lead complex field projects and mentor others.
• Proficiency with CMMS and digital documentation systems.

Education, Experience, and Certifications Preferred

• Associate's degree or higher in electrical engineering technology, power systems, or related field.
• NICET certification or equivalent senior-level industry certification.
• Extensive experience with SEL, GE, ABB, and other microprocessor relay platforms.
• Experience with advanced SCADA integration and communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850).
• Experience contributing to ERCOT compliance activities, reporting, or audits.

Physical Requirements

• Works outdoors 80% of the time in all types of weather conditions and environmental conditions.
• Work indoors 20% of the time.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Drives company vehicle.
• Works extended hours as needed or directed.
• Works at heights up to 40 feet above ground.
• Works in no or low light conditions - using handheld lantern or spotlights.
• Works in potentially hazardous conditions caused by pets and wildlife in or near the work site.
• Works in areas with possible exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, and insect stings.
• Performs call out duties.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb, kneel, crawl, and work in confined spaces as needed.
• Operates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.

Other Requirements

• Must reside within 10 miles of CoServ's operations boundary (or be willing to relocate).
• Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.

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