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PTS Advance · 1 day ago

Field Service Technician

Sterling, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

PTS Advance is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer/Substation Relay Technician to support long-term electrical testing and commissioning projects. This fully field-based role requires extensive travel to client sites and involves the installation, testing, and maintenance of various electrical equipment.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Leslie Arguello

Responsibilities

Install, commission, test, and maintain:

Protective relays

Power line carrier equipment

Digital Fault Recorders (DFRs)

Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)

Communication processors

Perform functional testing of protection and control circuitry for:

Transmission lines

HV bus systems

Transformers

Circuit breakers

Feeders, reactors, and capacitor banks

Execute RTU and telecom upgrades for multiple clients

Review, document, and submit accurate test reports for client and regulatory use

Interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and communication drawings

Identify discrepancies in drawings and communicate issues clearly

Accurately complete time, expense, and reporting documentation

Maintain assigned company vehicle in good working condition

Qualification

ProtectionControl systemsRemote Terminal Units (RTUs)Telecom equipmentSEL microprocessor relaysGE microprocessor relaysProject management30-hour OSHA trainingFluency in English

Required

Experience with protection and control systems, RTUs, and telecom equipment within high-voltage utility or power generation environments

Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relays, power line carrier equipment, Digital Fault Recorders (DFRs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and communication processors

Perform functional testing of protection and control circuitry for transmission lines, HV bus systems, transformers, circuit breakers, feeders, reactors, and capacitor banks

Execute RTU and telecom upgrades for multiple clients

Review, document, and submit accurate test reports for client and regulatory use

Interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and communication drawings

Identify discrepancies in drawings and communicate issues clearly

Accurately complete time, expense, and reporting documentation

Maintain assigned company vehicle in good working condition

SEL microprocessor relays

RTUs and communication processors, such as GE, Telvent, SEL, Cooper, Novatech

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and work outdoors

Ability to travel extensively and work overtime as required

Valid driver's license and ability to qualify for company vehicle driving privileges

Pass MVR review, pre-employment drug screening, background check (7-year history), and additional client-required clearances

Complete and pass 30-hour OSHA training

Fluency in English (read, write, speak)

U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred

GE microprocessor relays (C30, D60, F35, L90, T35, T60)

Experience with SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse relays

Substation RTUs and telecom equipment for both brownfield and greenfield projects

Scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and project management of protection & control or RTU projects

Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements

Benefits

Per Diem: Provided

Vehicle: Company Fleet Vehicle Provided

Company

PTS Advance

PTS Advance teams up with thousands of candidates, clients, and partners to advance workforce utilization in the Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Power & Renewables, Advanced Manufacturing, and Construction & Infrastructure sectors.

Founded in 1995