Description
We are seeking an Experienced Wireman P&C Field Services Technician to join our team. As a technician, you will be involved in the inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of moderately complex electrical systems and associated apparatus. You will work under the guidance of an experienced Field Services Engineer or Technician and gain experience in the fundamentals of electrical system components and overall structure.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned testing and commissioning tasks for Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations
- Perform on-site hands-on protective relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150
- Use field forms, digital data tools, and mobile applications to document site activities
- Perform equipment cleaning, inventory control, and calibration as directed
- Support the Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects
- Escalate complex technical problems or unexpected field conditions to the site lead or project manager
- Participate in daily safety briefings and ensure compliance with health and safety protocols
- Communicate progress, field observations, and potential delays to the project team
- Review the work of less experienced technicians for quality and accuracy, providing informal guidance as needed
- Maintain attention to detail when filling out logs, photo documentation, and label entries
- Collaborate with other technicians to maintain workflow, safety, and quality standards
- Assist in monitoring subcontractor performance and activities and report observations to field leadership
- Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in the electrical testing industry
- Demonstrable expertise on transmission, generation, and distribution relays and protective schemes
- Technical skills related to protective relays, including relay calibration and control scheme testing
- Proven experience with electrical field testing standards, practices, and procedures
- Demonstrable knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects
- Experience using technical software such as ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset
- Experience with reading and understanding electrical drawings
- Ability to identify routine field challenges and equipment issues
- Skilled in preparing field logs, sketches, and digital reports
- Physical stamina to work in outdoor and physically demanding conditions
- Experience collaborating with contractors, technicians, and engineers
- Demonstrated commitment to field safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills for field team collaboration
- Capable of critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Capability to support a wide variety of tasks in dynamic or changing environments
- Ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and maintain accountability in the field
- Commitment to continued learning and development in technical field services
- Understanding of confidentiality and ethical behavior in technical environments
- Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities
- Reliable, punctual, with the ability to work independently or with a team
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies
- Willingness and physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds individually, and up to 100 pounds with assistance
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Must be willing to travel (up to 80%)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree in a similar discipline
- Experience in testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays
- Experience in testing and commissioning electrical equipment on high voltage substations
- Current OSHA 30-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification