powerx
P&C Lead Test Engineer
Midland, Texas
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
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About the role
- This includes understanding system topology, protection philosophy, sequence components, relay logic, AC/DC fundamentals, communications architecture, human performance principles, and the operational impact of testing decisions inside energized substations.
- Execute end-to-end testing and operational verification of relay protection systems, SCADA, RTUs, IEC 61850 networks, GOOSE messaging, telecom systems, breaker controls, and station communications.
- Interpret and troubleshoot relay logic, phasors, event reports, oscillography, sequence components, and fault behavior to identify abnormal system conditions and operational risks.
Responsibilities
- Lead advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational validation activities across transmission, distribution, and generation substations.
- Perform and oversee relay protection testing using Doble, Omicron, RTS, SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista, and equivalent testing platforms.
- Validate complete protection and control systems including line, transformer, bus, feeder, breaker failure, reclosing, transfer trip, and communication-assisted protection schemes.
- Perform and validate CT/PT testing including ratio, polarity, phasing, CT saturation characteristics, and single-point grounding verification.
- Read, interpret, and validate one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, relay settings files, and panel layouts.
- Support switching activities, outage coordination, energization, restoration efforts, and operational turnover within energized substations up to 500kV.
- Lead complex utility commissioning projects while coordinating field execution with project management, engineering, construction, and client operations.
Requirements
- Reinforce the understanding that protection systems must be tested as complete systems not isolated components.
- Support investigation and mitigation of operational or safety events when required.
- Must have a satisfactory background/MVR check.
- Adaptability across greenfield and brownfield scopes, transmission, distribution, and generation substations, night and weekend outages, restoration events, and travel as required.
Company info
- At POWERX, we take pride in being the premier provider of comprehensive power services, ensuring that power systems operate efficiently and reliably. Our commitment to quality and excellence is evident in our field services, engineering and consulting expertise, and adherence to certifications and regulations. Safety and performance are at the forefront of our integrated approach.
- We are a people-first company, valuing integrity, respect, and teamwork. Our mission is to empower businesses by optimizing system performance, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving operational excellence with innovative solutions. At POWERX, we offer a dynamic environment where both experienced professionals and newcomers can grow, make an impact, and build a legacy.
- Our vision is to lead the future of power systems with cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, and a relentless focus on customer success. We are dedicated to expanding our expertise, locations, and services while maintaining our people-first philosophy. Partnering with POWERX means gaining a trusted team of passionate experts committed to delivering value and fostering lasting relationships. Join us in making power work for our clients and the communities we serve!
- Competitive Pay
- Incentives for Certifications
- Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, Basic Life/AD&D, and other ancillary products
- 401k program with a company match
- Performance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- PTO including Wellness Days and Paid Holidays
- And much more!
- At POWERX, we take pride in being the premier provider of comprehensive power services, ensuring that power systems operate efficiently and reliably.
- Our commitment to quality and excellence is evident in our field services, engineering and consulting expertise, and adherence to certifications and regulations.
- Safety and performance are at the forefront of our integrated approach.
- We are a people-first company, valuing integrity, respect, and teamwork.
- Our mission is to empower businesses by optimizing system performance, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving operational excellence with innovative solutions.
- At POWERX, we offer a dynamic environment where both experienced professionals and newcomers can grow, make an impact, and build a legacy.
- Our vision is to lead the future of power systems with cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, and a relentless focus on customer success.
- We are dedicated to expanding our expertise, locations, and services while maintaining our people-first philosophy.
- Partnering with POWERX means gaining a trusted team of passionate experts committed to delivering value and fostering lasting relationships.
- Join us in making power work for our clients and the communities we serve!
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