Protection and Control Technician

Job overview

Protection and Control Technician is an onsite role based in Ligonier, PA, supporting utility and industrial-scale power system projects. Compensation is described as hourly wage with applicable overtime rates, but no numeric amount is specified. Volta Services provides testing and verification services for power systems across maintenance, upgrades, and new installations. The technician tests and verifies electrical protection, control, and automation systems to confirm they meet design intent, project specifications, and industry standards. The work supports safe energization, reliable operation, and prevention of equipment damage and outages.

What you'll do

• Test electrical systems and protective relays
• verify settings and system integration
• support energization and turnover
• conduct functional testing and simulate operating conditions
• test metering systems
• review electrical designs
• diagnose issues and recommend improvements to safety, reliability, and performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

protection and control

electrical testing

protective relays

power systems

system commissioning

ligonier pa

volta services

hourly wage

travel within defined footprint

medical and dental benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company vehicle and fuel card
• required PPE, tools, and equipment
• clothing and phone allowances
• safety shoe and prescription glasses reimbursement
• per diem and travel
• paid holidays and vacation fund
• short-term disability
• retirement plan
• employer-funded medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and family.

Why this role

The posting describes technician, senior, and lead qualification levels and requires travel within a defined footprint.

About the employer

Volta Services, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.