Network Mechanic C-A (Corpus, Laredo, or Victoria, TX)

American Electric Power•Corpus Christi, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position can be filled in either Corpus, Laredo, or Victoria, Texas. The role involves performing all types of work related to the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of underground transmission and distribution facilities, including network, URD, UG three-phase commercial, and UG station exits. During the initial six months, the employee will work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision and assist with work on equipment energized between 260 and 750 volts under immediate supervision. After six months, the employee will be capable of working on conductors and equipment energized up to 750 volts under general supervision. After 18 months, the employee may perform duties of the Network Mechanic B classification under direct supervision for on-the-job training. The role also includes operating various electrical devices, utilizing test equipment, performing tasks related to network fire and ground fault control systems, assisting with cable splicing and termination, and building/installing transformers and related equipment. Familiarity with network grid operations, underground distribution systems, basic AC circuits, and interpreting network maps and diagrams is expected.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience defined as: successful completion of a one year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience
Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression, or vacate the current job classification.
Must be familiar with the Company's transmission and distribution standards.
Must have the ability to deal with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
Must have the ability to interpret simple blueprints, one-line diagrams, instruction manuals and construction drawings.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Valid Class A CDL is required.
Regular overtime and on-call response are required.
Travel, including out of town travel, may also be required.

Responsibilities

Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of underground transmission and distribution facilities (network, URD, UG three-phase commercial and UG station exits).
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision (first six months).
Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at voltages between 260 and 750 volts under immediate supervision (first six months).
Work on conductors and equipment energized at voltages up to 750 volts under general supervision (after six months).
Perform duties of the first six months of the Network Mechanic B classification under direct supervision (after 18 months for OJT).
Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and network protectors; refuse line and transformer devices.
Utilize test equipment for determining de-energized line and equipment prior to placing personal protective grounds, and may also remove protective grounds when instructed.
Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations, compliance procedures and practices, and report unsafe conditions and practices.
Perform tasks related to the installation, operation and maintenance of network fire and ground fault control systems.
Become familiar with and use volt-amp meters, infrared heat sensing gun, continuity testers, high voltage testers and other electrical test equipment associated with underground transmission and distribution network line work on voltages up to 750 volts.
Assist with the splicing of energized secondary cables, and the splicing and termination of de-energized primary cables (all types of insulation including PILC).
Perform installation of secondary crabs/moles.
Perform training/racking and fireproofing of primary, secondary and service cables within manholes and vaults.
Become familiar with the operation of a network grid, UG/URD looped or radial underground distribution systems.
Become familiar with basic AC circuits.
Perform simple rigging for pulling cable.
Apply various kinds of insulating protective equipment on facilities energized only at voltage qualified to work on.
Build and assist with the installation of pad mounted and network vault transformers and related equipment as required.
Become familiar with the construction of all types of high voltage primary cable utilized in underground network and URD distribution systems.
Become familiar with interpreting network and URD maps and circuit diagrams.