P&C Technician II - P&C Technician Senior

American Electric Power•Zanesville, OH

1d•$31 - $62

About The Position

Perform work associated with the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of protection and control devices and related equipment under general supervision. Equipment includes digital and electromechanical relays, intelligent electronic devices, station disturbance and digital fault recorders, oscillographs and event recorders, RTUs, 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 service to customers as required. Duties and level of supervision may vary with operating conditions, and employees may perform related or incidental work. The position supports testing, calibration, installation, and maintenance of station protection, control, measurement, and communications equipment. It also includes supervised switching, troubleshooting support, maintaining test and automotive equipment, preparing records and reports, and complying with safety, operating, NERC, and environmental requirements. The posting covers multiple grade levels, with the listed minimum qualifications applying to P&C Technician II and higher requirements applying to P&C Technician Senior. P&C Technician Senior-level responsibilities include technical problem-solving beyond routine work, developing training materials, preparing cost estimates, planning and conducting meetings, serving as a team leader, resolving conflicts, preparing technical reports, and making decisions affecting the team’s work while remaining aware of risk and organizational goals.

Requirements

For P&C Technician II: associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field.
For P&C Technician II: no previous work experience required.
For P&C Technician Senior: associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field.
For P&C Technician Senior: at least 24 months of satisfactory combined work experience as a P&C Technician I or P&C Technician I Certified, or equivalent experience determined by the company.
Must have satisfactorily performed the duties of, and have all qualifications of, a P&C Technician I and/or P&C Technician I Certified, as applicable to the level.
Must 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 cable, lugs, wire, and their application in protective relay and control circuits.
Working knowledge of assembly, anchoring, and interchangeability of switchboard panel-support and through systems.
Ability to read, understand, and correct electrical prints and diagrams, and to use hand tools.
Ability to perform duties in an alert, safe, and business-like manner and interact courteously and professionally with customers and employees.
Ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate facts clearly and precisely in graphical, oral, and written forms.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and meet applicable federal and state vehicle operation requirements.
Successful completion of the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Ability to understand and perform technical functions required in the relevant area of assignment.
Ability to use technical and computer tools effectively and cost-efficiently.
Knowledge of, and ability to ensure compliance with, standards, codes, regulations, practices, and procedures in the area of assignment.
Ability to work beyond routine assignments by solving problems of moderate complexity.
Considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete work assignments.
At the senior level, ability to seek learning opportunities, understand organizational goals and business impacts, and contribute suggestions for achieving those goals.

Responsibilities

Assist with acceptance and installation testing of protection, control, and measurement devices and associated station equipment.
Assist with installation, maintenance, and operation of power line carriers, station SCADA, and associated communications equipment or cables.
Perform switching under direct supervision of qualified personnel and according to direction from the proper operating authority.
Assist with installation, maintenance, and operation of new and added equipment or systems.
Maintain test and automotive equipment in good working order.
Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and drawings.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
Perform duties in accordance with company safety rules, operating regulations, NERC and environmental compliance requirements, and applicable practices.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
Periodically test and, as required, calibrate protection and control devices and equipment.
Assist in diagnosing equipment trouble, mis-operation, or damage and in taking corrective action to repair equipment and prevent recurrence.
Use a computer device to test, calibrate, and retrieve data from protection and control devices.
Develop training material for lower-classified employees and/or other sections at the senior level.
Prepare cost estimates for assigned non-routine work and use records to plan future work.
Plan, organize, and conduct meetings.
Function as a team leader, resolve conflict, and build consensus.
Develop and present clear, concise, and effective technical reports.
Make decisions that affect team work while maintaining awareness of risk.