P&C Electrician C - P&C Electrician A

American Electric Power•Texarkana, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AEP is hiring at the P&C Electrician C, B, or A classification for the Texarkana area. The successful candidate must live within a 30-mile radius of the Texarkana Service Center. The role performs 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. The position also installs, maintains, and operates power line carriers, tone, pilot-wire, fiber, and associated protection and control communications equipment. Employees respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt service restoration as required. Assignments and supervision may vary with operating conditions, and related or incidental work may also be assigned. The position assists with acceptance and installation tests; periodically tests and calibrates protection, control, and measurement devices; diagnoses equipment trouble or damage and assists with corrective action; and uses computer devices to test, calibrate, and retrieve equipment data. Other work includes assisting with station SCADA and communications equipment, performing switching under direct supervision, maintaining test and automotive equipment, keeping accurate records and drawings, and following company safety rules, operating regulations, and NERC and environmental compliance practices. Considerable travel and overtime may be required. A Physical Abilities Test (PAT) must be successfully completed. The posting describes qualifications by classification. P&C Electrician C requires an associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field, with no prior work experience required. P&C Electrician B requires the same degree and at least 24 months of satisfactory experience as a P&C Electrician C or equivalent. P&C Electrician A requires the same degree or qualifying equivalent education and/or technical military experience, and at least 24 months of satisfactory combined experience as a P&C Electrician B, B Certified, or equivalent. Advancement-level requirements include progressively greater knowledge of protection and control circuits, electrical prints, equipment, tools, and technical and leadership capabilities. All classifications require a valid state driver's license and compliance with applicable vehicle-operation requirements.

Requirements

P&C Electrician C: Associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field; no previous work experience required.
P&C Electrician C: Ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for P&C Electrician A duties and qualify through company-determined demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal.
P&C Electrician B: Associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field.
P&C Electrician B: At least 24 months of satisfactory work experience as a P&C Electrician C or equivalent, as determined by the company.
P&C Electrician B: Familiarity with current, potential, closing, and trip circuits; proficiency in wiring switchboard panels; ability to read, understand, and correct electrical prints, diagrams, and instruction books related to protection, control, and measurement circuits and equipment; and ability to operate necessary tools and equipment.
P&C Electrician B: Ability to perform duties safely and professionally and communicate clearly and precisely, including interpreting, analyzing, and transmitting facts graphically, orally, and in writing.
P&C Electrician A: Associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field; qualifying equivalent education and/or technical military training and work experience may be considered by the hiring manager.
P&C Electrician A: At least 24 months of satisfactory combined work experience as a P&C Electrician B, P&C Electrician B Certified, or equivalent, as determined by the company.
P&C Electrician A: Must have performed the duties of and have all qualifications of a P&C Electrician B and/or P&C Electrician B Certified, and qualify through company-determined demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal.
P&C Electrician A: Working knowledge of current, potential, closing, and trip circuits; cable, lugs, and wire used in protective relay and control circuits; and assembly, anchoring, and interchangeability of switchboard panel-support and through systems.
P&C Electrician A: Ability to read, understand, and correct electrical prints and diagrams and use hand tools.
P&C Electrician A: Ability to perform duties safely and professionally and communicate clearly and precisely, including interpreting, analyzing, and transmitting facts graphically, orally, and in writing.
All classifications: Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and meet vehicle-operation requirements designated by federal and/or state law.
All classifications: Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
All classifications: Must meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 60 pounds from floor to waist, carrying 50 pounds for 20 feet, lifting 30 pounds to chest and eye level, walking one mile over an eight-hour shift, climbing and working at 20 feet or higher, ascending to and working in a bucket or lift at 100 feet or higher (tested at 60 feet), and color discrimination.

Responsibilities

Assist with acceptance and installation testing of protection, control, and measurement devices and associated station equipment.
Test protection and control devices and equipment periodically and as required.
Calibrate protection and control devices and equipment on schedule and as required.
Assist in diagnosing equipment trouble, mis-operation, or damage, and assist with corrective action to repair equipment 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 direct supervision of qualified personnel and following direction from the proper operating authority.
Assist with installation, maintenance, and operation of new and added equipment or systems.
Maintain test equipment and automotive equipment in good working order.
Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and drawings.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
Perform duties in accordance with company safety rules, operating regulations, NERC and environmental compliance requirements, and applicable practices.
Respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned.