P&C Technician

American Electric Power•Laredo, TX

23h•$35 - $43

About The Position

Perform work associated with installing, operating, testing, and maintaining protection and control devices and related equipment under direct, immediate, or general supervision. Equipment includes digital and electromechanical relays, intelligent electronic devices, station disturbance and digital fault recorders, oscillographs and event recorders, RTUs and station SCADA systems, statistical load metering, telemetering, and transducers. Install, maintain, and operate power line carriers and associated tone, pilot-wire, fiber, and other P&C communications equipment. Respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of customer service as required. Work assignments and supervision may vary according to operating conditions; related and incidental duties may also be assigned. The role assists with testing, installation, maintenance, and operation of protection, control, measurement, and communications equipment; performs switching under direct supervision; maintains test and automotive equipment; and prepares accurate records, reports, and drawings. The technician follows Company safety and operating rules and applicable NERC and environmental compliance practices. An associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field is required, or equivalent education and/or experience as determined by the hiring manager, limited to technical military training and experience. No previous work experience is required. The role has a heavy physical demand level. Considerable travel and overtime may be required, and the employee must hold a valid state driver's license, meet vehicle-operation requirements, and successfully complete a Physical Abilities Test. The employee must also acquire and demonstrate qualifications for the next higher classification in the progression, or vacate the current classification.

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field, or equivalent education and/or experience as determined by the hiring manager. Equivalent education and/or experience is limited to technical military training and work experience, such as aviation or nuclear instrumentation technician experience.
No previous work experience required.
Must complete, within Company-established time frames, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression or vacate the current classification.
Must have the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the key job, P&C Technician Sr, and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and meet vehicle-operation requirements designated by federal and/or state law.
Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Must be able to meet the heavy physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

Assist with acceptance and installation tests on station protection, control, and measurement devices and associated equipment.
Assist with installation, maintenance, and operation of power line carriers, station SCADA, and assigned communications equipment or cables.
Perform switching under direct supervision of qualified personnel and following direction from the proper operating authority.
Assist with installation, maintenance, and operation of new and added equipment or systems as assigned.
Maintain test equipment 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, and applicable practices.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned.
Periodically and as required, test protection and control devices and equipment.
Calibrate protection and control devices and equipment on a pre-established schedule and as required.
Assist in diagnosing equipment trouble, mis-operation, or damage, and assist with corrective action to repair equipment and prevent recurrence.
Use a computer device to test and calibrate protection and control devices and retrieve data from them.
Respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required.