Company: NES Fircroft
Skills: Electrician
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Employment Type: Full Time Contractor
Location: San Angelo, Texas, United States


We are looking for a self-motivated engineer that is willing to be hands-on with our field services group. Personnel will start working under the direction of a P&C Lead.

This is a remote, traveling position that is not based in the city below, but in the west Texas area.

Job duties will include:

  • Physical wiring
  • Verification of all non-factory wiring
  • Commissioning of relays
  • Setup and configuration of all network (LAN/WAN) equipment
  • Verification of functionality of all equipment
  • Determine and mitigate any reduced or inadequate protection situations
  • Planning and scheduling SCADA checkout
Other job duties are as follows in the electrical maintenance and testing of equipment from the 480 volt level to the 345 kV level:

  • Problem solving
  • Testing complex relays, including but not limited to distance, directional power, reverse power, negative sequence, differential, motor and generator protection. Relay examples include:
  • SEL-2411
  • GE L90
  • SEL-421/411L or 311L
  • GE-T35/F35/C30
  • SEL-487E/351S/587/551
  • GE-B30/B90
  • SEL-487B/551C
  • SEL-351 S/451 S/351 R
  • SEL-287/351S
  • SEL-587/351S
  • SEL-487V/GE F35
  • DCB I DTT I POTT (TC-lOBITCF-lOBIUPLC)
  • Requires working knowledge of the following software:
  • SEL 5010
  • AcSELerator Quickset
  • AcSELerator Architect
  • GE URPC (Enervista)
  • Cooper SMP Manager
  • SG Config
  • Doble Protection Suite
  • Hyper Terminal or Terra Term
  • Any other software that might be necessary to complete all commissioning related activities
  • Assisting field service teams during maintenance, shut-downs, startups and testing projects
  • Report writing
Qualifications and Requirements:

To qualify for consideration, you must meet each of the following:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or working towards completion within 6 months; preferred educational focus on electric power
  • A willingness to be hands-on and work in the field with engineering technicians
  • Must be able to clearly communicate in English via verbal and written methods, and be comfortable and effective doing so directly to customers and co-workers
  • Computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AutoCAD
  • Must be able to crawl, climb, stand and lift up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Must have a valid driver's license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record
  • Must be available for periodic to continuous domestic travel


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.