P&C Technician

American Electric Power•Laredo, TX

20h

About The Position

The P&C Technician performs work associated with the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of protection and control devices and related equipment under direct, immediate, or general supervision. Equipment may include digital and electromechanical relays, intelligent electronic devices, station disturbance recorders, 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, tone, pilot wire, fiber, and associated P&C communications equipment. Emergency call-outs may be required to coordinate prompt restoration of customer service. The technician assists with testing and installation of protection, control, and measurement devices; communications systems; and new or added equipment. Duties also include supervised switching, periodic testing and scheduled calibration, assisting with equipment troubleshooting and corrective action, and using computer devices to test, calibrate, and retrieve equipment data. The role maintains test and automotive equipment, prepares accurate records and drawings, and follows company safety rules, operating regulations, NERC requirements, 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. No previous work experience is required. The position has a heavy physical demand level. Considerable travel and overtime may be required. The employee must maintain a valid state driver’s license, meet applicable vehicle operation requirements, and successfully complete a Physical Abilities Test. The employee must also complete qualifications for the next higher classification within company-established time frames or vacate the current classification, and demonstrate the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills for the senior P&C Technician role.

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.
No previous work experience required.
Equivalent education and/or experience is limited to military training and technical or technician work experience, such as aviation or nuclear instrumentation technician experience.
Complete qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification within company-established time frames, or vacate the current classification.
Have the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of the P&C Technician Sr key job, and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and meet vehicle operation requirements designated by federal and/or state law.
Successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Meet the heavy physical demand level, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and greater than negligible up to 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Considerable travel and overtime may be required.

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 following direction from 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 as required.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
Perform duties in accordance with company safety rules and operating regulations, NERC requirements, and environmental compliance practices.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
Test protection and control devices and equipment periodically and as required.
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 customer service as required.