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# Power and Control | Field Services Technician - Contract | Remote/Nationwide

- **Company:** Makena Tech Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $176,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Mobile Application Software, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=799786157bb17429

## About the Role

Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Equipment testing?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * Hands-on experience in medium and high voltage electrical testing - circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation P&C systems

 * Proven expertise with transmission, generation, or distribution protective relays (SEL, GE, Basler, Beckwith)
 * Familiarity with NETA, IEEE, and NFPA testing standards
 * Proficiency with testing software: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, AcSELerator Quickset
 * Strong field documentation skills - logs, sketches, and digital reports
 * Safety-first mindset with a track record of regulatory compliance
 * Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
 * Ability to travel up to 80% and work in physically demanding outdoor environments
 * High school diploma or equivalent required
 * Ability to lift up to 35 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with assistance

Pay: $50.00 - $85.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

 * Ability to lift up to 35 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with assistance

Education:

 * High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

 * medium- high voltage electrical testing : 3 years (Required)
 * circuit breakers, power transformers: 3 years (Preferred)
 * instrument transformers, and substation P&C systems: 3 years (Preferred)
 * transmission, generation, or distribution protective relays : 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

 * drivers license with a clean record (Required)

## Description

* Testing and commissioning Protection & Control systems on high-voltage substations (15 kV - 500 kV)
 * Hands-on protective relay testing using Omicron CMC 256/356, Doble F6150, and similar test sets across SEL, GE, Basler, and Beckwith relay families
 * Control scheme testing, CT/PT circuit verification, settings uploads, and static/dynamic relay testing
 * Leading tailgate safety meetings, daily JHAs, and supporting regulatory compliance walkthroughs
 * Coordinating on-site prep, testing logistics, and equipment deployment
 * Documenting field activities using digital tools, field forms, and mobile applications
 * Tracking calibration and maintenance logs for field equipment and vehicles


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