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Job description
Position: Protection & Control (P&C) Technician I
Location: Montgomery, AL 36109
Duration: 12 Months
Client: Alabama Power
Job Summary
Alabama Power is seeking a Protection & Control (P&C) Technician I to support the installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems used in electrical substations. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with 0-3 years of experience who are looking to build a career in substation maintenance, electrical controls, and power systems.
The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of electrical systems, protection relays, PLCs, and electrical schematics, along with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot protection and control relays and associated equipment.
• Perform calibration and testing of protection and control devices.
• Install, configure, and maintain protective relays and control systems.
• Assist with field assignments and project activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for protection and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Support maintenance activities involving PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC systems, sensors, motors, and related equipment.
• Stay current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience as a Controls Technician, Electrical Technician, or related role.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs.
• Experience with AC and DC electrical systems.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Montgomery, AL office.
Preferred Skills
• Protection & Control (P&C)
• Protective Relays
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• PLC Programming
• HMI Systems
• Substation Maintenance
• Relay Calibration & Testing
• Electrical Schematics
• AC/DC Systems
• Industrial Controls
• Microsoft Office
• Teamwork & Communication
Worksite address
montgomery, AL, 36136, US
Who can apply
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