P&C Electrician C - P&C Electrician A

American Electric Power•Texarkana, TX

About The Position

AEP is hiring for P&C Electrician roles from level C through level A in the Texarkana area. The successful candidate must live within 30 miles of the Texarkana Service Center. Under direct, immediate, or general supervision, the employee performs work associated with installing, operating, testing, and maintaining protection and control devices and related equipment. This 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 role also covers power line carriers and associated tone, pilot-wire, fiber, and other P&C communications equipment. The employee may respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of customer service. Duties may include other related and incidental work, with assignments and supervision varying according to operating conditions. The minimum qualifications listed are for the P&C Electrician C level. Higher-level positions require increased education, skills, or experience. The role requires an associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field; no previous work experience is required. The employee must be able and willing to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the P&C Electrician A role and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. Considerable travel and overtime may be required. Candidates must successfully complete a Physical Abilities Test and maintain a valid state driver's license while meeting applicable vehicle-operation requirements. The job has heavy physical demands, including lifting and carrying specified loads, walking during an eight-hour shift, and climbing and working on ladders, structures, and elevated bucket lifts. The role also requires demonstrated color discrimination. Compensation is listed at $37.50–$62.38. AEP states that it offers a comprehensive benefits package, but does not list specific benefits in the posting.

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field.
No previous work experience is required for the P&C Electrician C level.
Ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of the P&C Electrician A role in the job family.
Must qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and meet vehicle-operation requirements designated by federal and/or state law.
Must live within a 30-mile radius of the Texarkana Service Center.
Must meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying weights, walking, climbing and working at heights, and color discrimination.
Must be prepared for considerable travel and overtime as required to complete assignments.
Basic computer literacy, knowledge, and skills.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, work as a team player, seek assistance as needed, and interact with people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner.

Responsibilities

Assist with acceptance and installation tests on 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 a pre-established schedule and as required.
Assist in diagnosing equipment trouble, mis-operation, or damage; help take corrective action to repair issues and prevent recurrence.
Use a computer device to test and calibrate protection and control devices and retrieve data from them.
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 follow directions from the proper operating authority.
Assist with installation, maintenance, and operation of new and added equipment or 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 as required.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
Perform duties in accordance with 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.