Experience Level: 0–3 Years Location: Hueytown AL, 35023 Contract- 1 Year
Client-Alabama Power
Position Overview
The Controls Technician I supports the installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems used in power substations. This entry-level technical role is ideal for candidates with foundational electrical knowledge who are seeking hands-on experience in utility protection and control environments.
The position requires strong troubleshooting skills, 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 and associated devices
Install, program, and maintain microprocessor relays and related control equipment
Perform calibration of protection and control relays and devices
Support monitoring systems for substation protection
Field & Technical Support
Assist assigned project leads with field assignments
Support creation and maintenance of protection and control documentation
Participate in process hazard analyses (PHA)
Maintain compliance with safety procedures and regulatory standards
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
Stay informed on current industry trends and best practices in protection and control systems
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 a controls technician or similar 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 a reasonable commute to the assigned APC office location
Numbers & Facts
Location
Bessemer, Alabama
Skills
Calibrationunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Document Managementunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industrial Engineeringunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microprocessorunmatched
On Site Supportunmatched
Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)unmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
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