Equipment Specialist - Equipment Specialist Sr.

American Electric PowerNewark, OH
$87,633 - $128,688Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Specialist is responsible for specialized work involved in planning, testing, receiving, storing, assembling, adjustment and repair of Station equipment such as: power transformer's, reactor's, current transformer's, switche's, circuit breaker's, circuit switcher's, potential device's, regulator's, power cable's, oil, paint, and all associated accessories. This Equipment Specialist role requires joining the TFS Dedicated Team to perform FAC-008 field verification work within your reporting region and obtaining a Part-107 drone operator license, as drone-based evidence collection is the primary method used at EHV stations.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience.
  • Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician) or recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor.
  • Minimum of 3 years' in Station or Protection & Control related activities.
  • A good working knowledge of PC's and various types of test equipment is preferred.

Nice To Haves

  • Obtaining a Part-107 drone operator license

Responsibilities

  • Instruct others or perform routine and emergency tests on Station electrical equipment as required.
  • Prepare and maintain Station electrical equipment records.
  • Develop and assist with presentations in Centralized Station Electrician Training Schools.
  • Coordinate bidding contracts and monitor performance of contractors.
  • Investigate failures or malfunctions of electrical equipment, make reports to proper parties, and recommend corrective action as required.
  • Check all details of installation and release electrical equipment for operation.
  • Perform or direct modernization and rebuilding of Station electrical equipment.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
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