P&C Technician II- Senior

American Electric Power•Abilene, TX

1d•$30 - $61

About The Position

Perform work associated with the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of all protection and control devices and related equipment under general 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), oscillographs and 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., The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions:, DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task., IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task., GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of equal or higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site., QUALIFIED PERSON ? P&C Technician Sr or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed, and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.

Requirements

Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field
Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of either a P&C Technician II 24 months of on the job experience or the equivalent.
Equivalent experience is determined at the time of the assessment with appropriate time step credit given.
Shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Working knowledge of current, potential, closing and trip circuits.
Working knowledge of material such as cable, lugs, and wire as applied to protective relay and control circuits.
Working knowledge of assembly, anchoring, and interchangeability of the various switchboard panel-support and through systems.
Must have the ability to read, understand, and correct electrical prints and diagrams and the ability to use hand tools.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform duties in an alert, safe, and business-like manner and the ability to deal with customers and other employees in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to interpret, analyze and transmit facts graphically, orally, and in writing clearly and precisely.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
Considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete work assignments.
Successful completion of Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

Responsibilities

Perform all tasks connected with the protection and control of all transmission lines, transformers, circuit breakers, rotating equipment (generating units, synchronous condensers, etc), capacitor banks and all related equipment.
Analyze industrial customer operating problems, suggesting improvements and initiating the same.
Install and perform acceptance and installation tests on protection & control devices and associated equipment in stations.
Test protection & control devices and equipment periodically and as required.
Calibrate protection & control devices and equipment on a pre-established schedule and as required.
Analyze and interpret tests on protection& control devices and equipment and determine and perform corrective measures when needed.
Install, maintain and operate all power line carriers, station SCADA equipment, or cables as assigned.
Ensure the design, circuitry, installation and operation of equipment are correct prior to placing equipment in service.
Assist with the diagnosis of trouble, mis-operation, or damage of equipment and assist with corrective action to affect repair and prevent recurrence.
Perform switching at all voltage levels under the direction of the proper operating authority.
Maintain test equipment and automotive equipment in good working order so that work can be performed safely and efficiently anywhere throughout the System.
Install and operate power line monitoring equipment; retrieve and analyze data utilized to measure system disturbances or harmonic levels.
Install, maintain, and operate any new and added equipment or systems as assigned.
Coordinate work with other sections and departments as needed.
Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports and drawings as required.
Assist in conducting departmental safety meetings and training of other employees.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Perform all duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations, NERC and environmental compliance and practices.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.