Job Description

 Protection & Control Technician I (P&C Tech I)

Experience Level: 0–3 Years
Location: Montgomery AL 36109

Contract- 1 Year

Client- Alabama Power

The Protection & Control Technician I supports the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of protection and control systems used in power substations. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates with foundational electrical knowledge seeking hands-on experience in utility and substation environments.

The position requires strong technical aptitude, the ability to interpret electrical schematics, and a commitment to safety and operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Protection & Control Systems

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot protection and control relaying systems
• Install and program microprocessor relays and related control devices
• Perform calibration and functional testing of protection relays
• Support monitoring systems within substations

Field & Project Support

• Assist assigned project leads with field assignments
• Support development and maintenance of protection and control documentation
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and operating procedures

Equipment & Systems Exposure

Work with equipment including:

• Microprocessor relays
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• Sensors
• Pumps and motors
• AC and DC systems

Continuous Development

• Maintain knowledge of current industry trends and best practices in protection and control

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred
• 0–3 years of experience in controls technician or related role
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs
• Experience with AC and DC systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance to assigned APC office location