Shermco Industries · 2 months ago
Protection & Controls (P&C) Technician III
US-TX-Irving
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70/hr - $85/hr
5+ years expShermco Industries is seeking a Protection and Control Technician to join their team in Irving, Texas. The role involves installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment and related systems, ensuring functionality and compliance with client standards.
ElectronicsIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders (DFR’s), remote terminal units (RTU’s), and communication processors
Functional testing for protection and control circuitry associated with transmission lines, HV bus, transformer, circuit breaker, feeder, reactors, and capacitor banks
RTU and telecom upgrades for various clients
Accurately reviewing, documenting, and submitting test reports used for client reporting and regulatory purposes
Interpret one line, three line, wiring, schematic diagrams, communication configurations with ability to recognize and bring attention to discrepancies
Accurately completes time and expense reports along with maintaining good condition of assigned company vehicle
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience in the electrical testing industry with a focus working with protection and control equipment, RTU's, and telecom with HV utility, co-op, power generation, federal, or municipal clients
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology in similar discipline, or Technical school diploma, or military experience in either Army Prime Power or Navy Nuclear electrical program
Experience with transmission and distribution relays to include SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse
Experience with substation RTU's, communication processors, and telecom equipment for both brownfield and greenfield projects
Experienced with scoping, scheduling, and budgeting process for protection and control, RTU, and telecom projects for both internal and external entities
Experience with project management of protection and control teams working in HV substations for utility clients
Familiar with NERC CIP requirements
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
Should be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required
Pass pre-employment drug test, and periodic unannounced drug tests
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check with 7 year history
Have a valid drivers license and meet minimum motor vehicle insurability standards
Take and pass 30 hour OSHA training
Ability to work in a field environment subject to changing outdoor conditions
Work overtime as needed and willingness to travel extensively to client work locations
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
Preferred
Experienced with SEL microprocessor relays such as 311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487B, 487E, 487V, 587, 587Z, and 787
Desired experienced with GE microprocessor relays such as C30, D60, F35, L90, T35 and T60
Benefits
Industry leading overtime program - rate structure which pays lucratively
Robust benefits package for employees and family which includes dental, vision, disability insurance, and medical insurance as low as $1 per week
Retirement and savings programs with company match (401k and health savings account)
Eligibility for annual performance and pay reviews
Eligibility for various bonus / incentive programs
Shermco invests in employees by offering technical training (full scale internal workforce development program) and leadership training and career tracks
Tuition reimbursement program
Company
Shermco Industries
Shermco Industries provides testing, repair, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure.
1001-5000 employees
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Hitachi Energy
2025-10-29Corporate Round
2025-08-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Lori Partain
Chief Human Resources Officer
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2025-10-27
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