Description
WSP is currently seeking a POWER Testing and Energization (PTE) Lead P&C Field Services Technician for our project locations in Texas and Louisiana.
As a Lead P&C Field Services Technician, you will lead field operations for complex construction, environmental, and infrastructure projects by providing expert technical guidance, hands-on execution, and oversight of day-to-day site activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform testing and commissioning of 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
- Independently execute and validate advanced protection and control testing sequences
- Follow safety protocols and participate in daily safety briefings and job hazard assessments
- Use field forms, digital data tools, and mobile applications to document site activities
- Act as a primary field liaison with clients, contractors, vendors, and project managers
- Lead field implementation of site-specific health and safety protocols, job hazard analyses, and quality control procedures
- Lead field crews, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring consistency across work streams
- Mentor junior and mid-level technicians in technical procedures, safety practices, and proper documentation
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 11 years of experience in the electrical testing industry
- Demonstrable expertise on transmission, generation, or distribution relays
- Advanced technical skills related to protective relays
- Proven experience with electrical field testing standards, practices, and procedures
- Expert knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects
- Strong understanding of technical software used for testing purposes and data review
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