P&C Technician II - Senior

American Electric Power • Kingsport, TN

2d • $31 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform work associated with the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of all protection and control devices and related equipment under direct, immediate or general supervision. Such devices and equipment include 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 callouts and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required.

Successful Candidate must live within a 45-minute driving distance under normal driving conditions to the Kingsport (TN) Service Center.
This position works four (4) 10-hour shifts; Monday through Thursday.
Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the P&C Technician II level, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level P&C Technician I and Senior Technicians.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience will be determined by the hiring manager and will be limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician).
• Minimum of 24 months satisfactory combined work experience as a P&C Technician I or P&C Technician I Certified or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal).
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Develops training material for lower classified employees and/or other sections.
• Prepares cost estimates for non-routine work, i.e., special projects as assigned.
• Uses records to better plan future work.
• Plans, organizes and conducts meetings.
• Demonstrates ability to work beyond routine assignments by problem solving of moderate complexity.
• Seeks out new opportunities and areas of learning which increases value to AEP.
• Functions as a team leader.
• Resolves conflict, builds consensus.
• Develops and presents technical reports clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Makes decisions that affect the work of the team; also maintains an awareness of risk.
• Exhibits awareness of AEP’s competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational unit.
• Understands organizational goals and offers suggestions on how best to achieve these goals.

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 operation 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.

Benefits

• Standard base pay is: P & C Technician II - $30.27, P & C Technician I - $37.52, P & C Technician Sr - $62.38
• In addition to 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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree