Equipment Specialist

American Electric Power • Vernon, TX

2d • $87,633 - $128,688 • Onsite

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 transformers, reactors, current transformers, switches, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, potential devices, regulators, power cables, oil, paint, and all associated accessories.

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.
• Good working knowledge of PCs and various types of test equipment is preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree