Customer Design Technician Associate-Senior

American Electric Power•Canton, OH

About The Position

Responsible for performing intermediate level technical work and related activities associated with the planning, engineering, design, analysis, research, development, testing, construction, maintenance, and operation of Company equipment and facilities.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields, with a minimum of 4 years of related utility industry work experience, OR High school diploma or GED, with a minimum of 6 years of related utility industry work experience, including experience in work activities and projects requiring technical engineering knowledge.
Meets expectations of the Technician level.
Valid Driver's License
Walk right ways of various terrain in adverse conditions to patrol distribution power lines to determine damage.
Carry and handle telescopic measuring sticks and switching sticks that weigh 11 pounds.
May be required to use a brush axe (approx. 6 pounds) or machete (approx. 2 pounds) to clear brush for walking and staking in survey work.
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Walking or standing to a significant degree.
Sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls.
Working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

Nice To Haves

Possesses technical knowledge acquired from an Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/ Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Gains knowledge of standards, codes, and regulations relevant to area of assignment.
Gains knowledge with pertinent equipment, material, systems, and business processes.
Assists employees in handling defined portions of routine problems when beneficial to AEP.
Possesses basic computer literacy, knowledge, and skills.

Responsibilities

Performs work activities as assigned and coached by higher level employees.
Demonstrates ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.
Plans work in accordance with AEP standard planning practices.
Prioritizes routine work to meet the demands of the company.
Maintains accurate records.
Applies technical knowledge and experience in resolving problems encountered in assigned work.
Uses initiative in looking for opportunities to improve the process and increase job knowledge/technical skills.
Seeks out, compiles, analyzes, and interprets information necessary to perform work activities and solve problems.
Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Assists in the preparation of technical reports and papers.
Demonstrates the ability to be a team player.
Relates to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner.
Develops decision-making skills based on sound judgment and job knowledge.
Develops an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the local organizational unit.