Protection & Control Technician (OM26-24)b.
brazos electricKrum, TX
Protection & Control Technician (OM26-24)b.
brazos electricKrum, TXJunior L3
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With a history dating back to 1941, Brazos Electric has grown and evolved over the years to serve the changing needs of our member-owner co-ops and their customers throughout Texas. Brazos Electric Cooperative provides transmission and distribution services for 16 Texas electric co-ops whose service territory extends across 68 counties from the Texas Panhandle to Houston. Those 16 co-ops are the member-owners of Brazos Electric, and our board of directors is comprised of one representative from each of our member-owners.
Job Skills / Requirements
Join Our Team at Brazos Electric as a Protection & Control Technician in Krum, TX
At Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Protection & Control Technician to join our team and play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the reliability of our electrical systems. If you enjoy hands‑on work, solving complex problems, and working with high‑voltage equipment, this is a role where your expertise truly matters.
What You’ll Do: Testing, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Test, maintain troubleshoot, and commission protection and control systems for high-voltage transmission and distribution substations.
Program configure, and verify operation of protective relays and associated control equipment.
Install, inspect, and maintain substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, CTs, PTs TRUs, IEDs, batteries, and AC/DC power systems.
Perform electrical testing, calibration, maintenance, and repair of circuit breakers, reclosers, generator circuit breakers (69kV–345kV), and transformer tap changer controls.
Interpret and update electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection logic documentation.
Analyze relay event records, disturbance data, and test results to diagnose equipment issues and support corrective actions
Install and validate relay protection schemes
Implement and verify settings changes from engineering teams
Install and maintain associated equipment such as recorders and transducers
Support installation of control house equipment
Run conduit and terminate control wiring in substations
Record Keeping & Compliance
Maintain accurate records of testing and equipment documentation
Ensure compliance with standards and reporting requirements
What You Bring
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
3+ years of electrical or substation mechanical experience. Completion of a relevant 2-year electrical certification program or degree may partially substitute for experience
Must live within a 45-minute response time to Brazos Electric regional office for emergency response
Why Join Us?
We offer a collaborative work culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and reliability. When you join Brazos Electric, you’re joining a team that values safety, service, and continuous improvement. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to help build the future of electric power in Texas.
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company does not sponsor employment visas, including H-1B visas, and does not participate in student visa training extensions or related employer-supported work authorization programs, including F-1 OPT or STEM OPT, due to administrative limitations.
Education Requirements (All)
High School Diploma or equivalent certificate.
Additional Information / Benefits
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status
Benefits:
Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance
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Level
Junior L3
Location
Krum, TX
Occupation
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Industry
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Posted
3 days ago