P&C Field Technologist Assc.

American Electric Power-posted about 1 year ago
$60,445 - $75,546/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Columbus, OH
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The P&C Field Technologist Associate position at American Electric Power involves the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of protection and control devices and related equipment. This entry-level role is designed for new graduates and requires performing various technical tasks under general supervision, including troubleshooting and repairing relays, maintaining test equipment, and assisting in the commissioning of new systems. The position also involves responding to emergency situations and ensuring the proper functioning of electrical equipment.

  • Test fundamental protection & control devices and equipment periodically and as required.
  • Calibrate fundamental protection & control devices and equipment on a pre-established schedule and as required.
  • Assist with switching at all voltage levels under the direction of the proper Dispatching Authority.
  • Maintain test equipment in good working order.
  • Maintain accurate records, reports and drawings as required.
  • Operate a computer device to test, calibrate, and retrieve data from protection & control devices.
  • Assist in the installation, maintenance, and operation of all relays, power line carrier sets, station SCADA, and associated communications equipment or cables as assigned.
  • Troubleshoot and repair fundamental electromechanical relays.
  • Troubleshoot and repair microprocessor based relays at the card level, such as replacing power supplies, communications cards, I/O cards, etc.
  • Assist with the diagnosis of equipment failures, protection mis-operations, and assist with corrective action to perform repairs and prevent recurrence.
  • Ensure the circuitry, installation and operation of equipment is correct prior to placing equipment in service.
  • Read electrical schematics and determine that the physical installation at the site is electrically equivalent to the schematic.
  • Record test readings and results and determine they are within acceptable specifications.
  • Assist a team in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new P&C systems for capital construction projects.
  • Assist the on-site technical lead with directing the activities of contract wireman and the activities of other P&C field personnel assigned to their project.
  • Assist a trip testing team.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from an ABET accredited program.
  • Entry-level position for new graduates.
  • Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
  • Must be able to distinguish colors on a standard color blindness test.
  • Working knowledge of current, potential, closing and trip circuits.
  • Ability to read, understand, and correct electrical prints and diagrams.
  • Ability to use hand tools.
  • Familiarity with standards, codes, and regulations relevant to the area of assignment.
  • Experience with troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment.
  • Health insurance coverage
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling options
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