P&C Technician II - P&C Technician Senior

American Electric Power•Zanesville, OH

About The Position

The P&C Technician performs work involving the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of protection and control devices and related equipment under general supervision. Equipment may include 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. The role also installs, maintains, and operates power line carriers and associated tone, pilot wire, fiber, and other P&C communications equipment. Emergency call-outs may be required to support prompt restoration of service. The position assists with acceptance and installation testing, equipment installation and maintenance, switching under direct supervision, periodic testing and scheduled calibration, and troubleshooting and repair. It maintains test and automotive equipment, prepares accurate records and reports, and performs work in accordance with company safety rules, operating regulations, NERC requirements, and environmental compliance practices. The posting covers multiple grade levels; the stated minimum qualifications apply to P&C Technician II, with increased qualifications for higher levels. The role requires an associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field. No previous work experience is required for P&C Technician II. Considerable travel and overtime may be required. Physical demands include lifting and carrying equipment, walking, climbing and working on ladders or structures, ascending and working in a bucket or lift, and demonstrated color discrimination.

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field.
For the P&C Technician II level, no previous work experience is required.
Must have satisfactorily performed the duties of, and have the qualifications of, a P&C Technician I and/or P&C Technician I Certified where applicable to the higher grade levels.
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, and wire as applied to 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 form.
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 in the relevant area of assignment.
Ability to use technical and computer tools effectively and cost-efficiently.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable standards, codes, regulations, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist with acceptance and installation tests on protection, control, and measurement devices and associated station equipment.
Assist with the installation, maintenance, and operation of power line carriers, station SCADA, associated communications equipment, and cables.
Perform switching under direct supervision of qualified personnel and follow the direction of the proper operating authority.
Assist with installation, maintenance, and operation of new and added equipment or systems.
Maintain test equipment and automotive equipment in good working order.
Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and drawings.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification and perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
Perform duties in accordance with company safety rules, operating regulations, NERC requirements, and environmental compliance practices.
Test protection and control devices and equipment periodically and as required.
Calibrate protection and control devices and equipment according to established schedules and as required.
Assist with diagnosing equipment trouble, misoperation, or damage, and with corrective action to repair issues and prevent recurrence.
Use a computer device to test and calibrate protection and control equipment and retrieve data.
Respond to emergency call-outs and help coordinate prompt restoration of customer service as required.