P&C Field Technologist - P&C Field Technologist Sr

American Electric Power • Laredo, TX

9h • $30 - $51

About The Position

Perform work associated with the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of advanced protection and control systems and related equipment with minimal supervision. Such devices and equipment includes but is not limited to digital relays, electromechanical relays, intelligent electronic devices, Station Disturbance Recorders (SDR), digital fault recorders (DFR), event recorders, RTU's and station SCADA systems, statistical load metering, telemetering and transducers. Additionally, install, maintain and operate all power line carriers (PLC), tone, pilot wire, fiber and associated P&C communications equipment. Respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below. Position is posted in a range; Pay, title and grade will be based on the qualifications of the individual selected What You'll Do: Commissioning: AEP FACTS employees serve a key role during new projects assisting with the following: specification development, technical bid review/evaluation, design review, approve prints and other vendor documents, and commissioning the equipment in the field with support from local TFS. Operation and Maintenance: FACTS employees are responsible for assisting local TFS crews in conducting preventative and corrective maintenance. This includes completing the annual work plan maintenance as well as field troubleshooting. This position will serve as one of the FACTS engineers/technologists in the Western AEP footprint. Supporting FACTS devices in in and around the Laredo area. The essential job functions for this position are listed below: Coordinate/Schedule the annual FACTS maintenance work plan Provide on-site support and assistance necessary for the maintenance and repair of existing FACTS equipment Develop maintenance plans, inspection reports, and other documentation to record the maintenance and repair activities of the FACTS fleet Support AEP’s documentation plan and record keeping efforts as it relates to the FACTS/HVDC equipment Coordinate procurement of replacement parts and manage warranty and service contact issues with vendors Provide on-site technical support and assistance necessary for the installation and commissioning of new FACTS equipment Lead in the investigation and remediation of equipment failures and operating events to insure the reliability of FACTS equipment Identify process improvement, asset renewal, and operational optimization plans for the existing FACTS devices Assist in the evaluation and performance analysis of FACTS equipment Support new FACTS project activities from project specification to final in-service operation. Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company’s Corporate Compliance Policy. Promote and enforce the Company’s Accident Prevention and Safety & Health Programs. This position requires extensive travel. Travel is required to support the FACTS fleet, to meet with management and other stakeholders, to provide training to remotely located personnel (such as a dispatch center), and to meet with vendors. International travel may be required in order to work with overseas vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology in a program accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
• Must be able to distinguish colors on a standard color blindness test.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/Schedule the annual FACTS maintenance work plan
• Provide on-site support and assistance necessary for the maintenance and repair of existing FACTS equipment
• Develop maintenance plans, inspection reports, and other documentation to record the maintenance and repair activities of the FACTS fleet
• Support AEP’s documentation plan and record keeping efforts as it relates to the FACTS/HVDC equipment
• Coordinate procurement of replacement parts and manage warranty and service contact issues with vendors
• Provide on-site technical support and assistance necessary for the installation and commissioning of new FACTS equipment
• Lead in the investigation and remediation of equipment failures and operating events to insure the reliability of FACTS equipment
• Identify process improvement, asset renewal, and operational optimization plans for the existing FACTS devices
• Assist in the evaluation and performance analysis of FACTS equipment
• Support new FACTS project activities from project specification to final in-service operation.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company’s Corporate Compliance Policy.
• Promote and enforce the Company’s Accident Prevention and Safety & Health Programs.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees