P&C Electrician

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

1d•$34 - $62

About The Position

Perform work associated with installing, operating, testing, and maintaining protection and control devices and related equipment under direct, immediate, or general supervision. Equipment includes digital and electromechanical relays, intelligent electronic devices, station disturbance and digital fault recorders, oscillographs, event recorders, RTUs, station SCADA systems, statistical load metering, telemetering, and transducers. Install, maintain, and operate power line carriers and associated tone, pilot wire, fiber, and other P&C communications equipment. Respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt service restoration as required. Work assignments and the degree of supervision may vary with operating conditions, and related or incidental duties may also be assigned. The employee must reside within a 35-mile radius or 40 roadway miles of the service location. Considerable travel and overtime may be required. The role requires successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test (PAT), and physical demands are classified as heavy work. The position performs work in accordance with company safety rules and operating regulations, NERC and environmental compliance, and applicable practices.

Requirements

Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
Equivalent education and/or experience is limited to technical or technician military training and work experience, such as aviation or nuclear instrumentation technician experience, as determined by the hiring manager.
No previous work experience is required.
Ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of P&C Electrician A, and to qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the company.
Must successfully complete a Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and meet vehicle-operation requirements under federal and/or state law.
Must reside within a 35-mile radius or 40 roadway miles of the service location.
Must meet physical requirements including lifting 60 pounds from floor to waist, carrying 50 pounds for 20 feet, lifting 30 pounds to chest level and 30 pounds to eye level, walking a cumulative mile during an eight-hour shift, climbing and working at heights of 20 feet or higher, ascending to and working in a bucket or lift at 100 feet or higher (tested at 60 feet), and distinguishing colors.
Technical proficiency, basic computer literacy, and ability to gain knowledge of relevant standards, codes, regulations, equipment, materials, systems, and business processes.
Ability to perform assigned work with coaching from higher-level employees, work collaboratively, share information, and seek assistance as needed.
Planning, prioritization, and organization skills, including maintaining accurate records.
Problem-solving and initiative, including applying technical knowledge, analyzing information, and seeking ways to improve processes and job skills.
Effective oral and written communication with internal and external customers, ability to assist with technical reports and papers, and ability to work as a team player.
Developing decision-making skills based on sound judgment and job knowledge, and understanding the roles and responsibilities of the local organizational unit.

Responsibilities

Assist with acceptance and installation testing of protection, control, and measurement devices and associated station equipment.
Periodically test protection and control devices and equipment, and perform additional testing as required.
Calibrate protection and control devices and equipment according to established schedules and as required.
Assist in diagnosing equipment trouble, misoperation, or damage, and take corrective action to repair issues and prevent recurrence.
Use computer devices to test and calibrate equipment and retrieve data from protection and control devices.
Assist with installation, maintenance, and operation of power line carriers, station SCADA, and associated communications equipment or cables.
Perform switching under the direct supervision of qualified personnel and according to the proper operating authority's direction.
Assist with installation, maintenance, and operation of new or additional equipment and systems as assigned.
Maintain test and automotive equipment in good working order so work can be performed safely and efficiently throughout the system.
Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and drawings.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
Follow company safety rules and operating regulations, NERC and environmental compliance requirements, and applicable practices.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
Respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required.