• Protection and Controls Relay Technician Lead

    ABM Industries (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Overview

     

    Are you ready to upgrade and transform your next big adventure? ABM Industries is on the hunt for a **Protection & Control (P&C) Lead** to join our dynamic **Electrical Power Solutions** team! If you're passionate about high-voltage systems, love being on the move, and thrive in a leadership role, this is your moment to shine.

    What You’ll Be Doing (aka Your Superpowers)

    + **Be the hero** who keeps the lights on—literally.

    + **Test, troubleshoot, and energize** high-voltage substations for Brownfield and Greenfield projects in the utility footprint.

    + **Create smart plans** —from functional test plans to re-energization strategies.

    + **Calibrate and test** cutting-edge relays like SEL-351, SEL-751, and more.

    + **Document your brilliance** with daily reports and test results.

    + **Mentor and lead** a team of P&C Field Engineers (Levels 1 & 2).

    + **Champion safety** with daily hazard analyses and strict compliance with NERC/FERC regulations.

    What You Bring to the Table

    + 7+ years of electrical testing experience (you’re basically a wizard with wires).

    + Leadership chops and project management skills.

    + Deep knowledge of NFPA70E, lockout/tagout, and hazardous energy control.

    + Experience with Enoserv RTS, Megger, Doble, and Omicron test equipment.

    + A clean driving record and a go-anywhere attitude.

    Physical & Environmental Stuff

    + You’ll be working outdoors in all kinds of weather.

    + Must be able to lift 75 lbs (we’re talking real power here).

    + Safety gear is your best friend.

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    At ABM, we don’t just power up substations—we power up **careers** . Join a team that values innovation, leadership, and growth. If you're ready to take your skills on the road and make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

     

    The Technician completes assigned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance repairs.

    Basic Qualifications:

    • Must be 18 years of age or older

    • No experience required and on the job training provided

    • No high school diploma, GED or college degree required

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • One (1) year of similar work experience

    Responsibilities:

    • Complete assigned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance repairs requiring conveyor, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, instrumentation, HVAC and other equipment, systems or structures

    • Ensure repairs and maintenance to all equipment and facilities

    • Respond to spills and other emergency situations, performing janitorial and maintenance tasks as necessary

    • Assist in client, site or customer emergencies as needed

    A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 91E, 91C, EM, HT, MK, DC, 1161, 1341, 3E1X1

    REQNUMBER: 134289

    ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.