Protection & Control Technician II - Senior

American Electric Power•Fort Wayne, IN

6d•$31 - $62

About The Position

The P&C Technician performs work associated with installing, testing, maintaining, and operating protection and control devices and related equipment under direct, immediate, or general supervision. Equipment includes digital microprocessor and electromechanical relays, other intelligent electronic devices, oscillographs and event recorders, remote terminal units, station control and SCADA systems, statistical load metering, telemetering and transducers, power line carriers, and associated communications equipment. The team also responds to emergency callouts and coordinates prompt restoration of service to customers. The role tests and calibrates protection and control equipment, supports installation and operation of monitoring and communications systems, assists with analyzing test results and corrective measures, and performs switching under the proper operating authority. It coordinates work with other departments, maintains records and drawings, supports safety meetings and employee training, and maintains test and automotive equipment. Duties must be performed in accordance with company safety rules, operating regulations, NERC requirements, and environmental practices. The posting describes Technician II, Technician I, and Senior qualification levels. The Senior level requires qualification as a Technician II, relevant on-the-job experience or equivalent, proficiency in switchboard wiring, and the ability to interpret and correct electrical prints, diagrams, and instruction books. Considerable travel and overtime may be required. The role has a heavy physical demand level and requires successful completion of the Physical Abilities Test.

Requirements

Technician II education: associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field, or equivalent education and/or experience. Equivalent education or experience is limited to technical or technician military training and work experience, such as aviation or nuclear instrumentation technician experience.
Technician II: no previous work experience required.
Technician I: minimum of 24 months of satisfactory work experience as a P&C Technician II or equivalent, as determined by the company through demonstration, examination, and performance appraisal.
Senior: associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or a related technology field; and at least 24 months of satisfactory combined experience as a P&C Technician I or P&C Technician I Certified, or equivalent. Equivalent education and/or experience may be considered as described in the posting.
Must have satisfactorily performed the duties of and possess all qualifications of a P&C Technician II.
For Senior qualification, must have performed Technician II duties and have 24 months of on-the-job experience or equivalent, and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the company.
Must be familiar with current, potential, closing, and trip circuits.
Must demonstrate proficiency in wiring switchboard panels.
Must be able to read, understand, and correct electrical prints, diagrams, and instruction books related to protection, control, measurement circuits, and equipment.
Must be able to operate tools and other equipment necessary to perform the job.
Must be able and willing to acquire the knowledge and skills required for the Senior Technician role and qualify within company-determined time frames, or vacate the current classification.
Must perform duties in an alert, safe, and business-like manner and deal with customers and employees courteously and professionally.
Must be able to interpret, analyze, and communicate facts graphically, orally, and in writing clearly and precisely.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and meet applicable vehicle-operation requirements under federal and state law.
Successful completion of the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Technical proficiency, intermediate computer literacy, understanding of relevant equipment and processes, and the ability to work efficiently and cost-effectively.
Ability to follow policies and procedures, provide training and guidance where beneficial, plan and adjust work in response to time constraints, seek information to improve technical knowledge, contribute to team goals, communicate and cooperate with peers, and make effective decisions with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

Assist in or perform acceptance and installation testing on station protection, control, and measurement devices and associated equipment.
Assist with installing and operating power line monitoring equipment and retrieving and analyzing data used to measure system disturbances or harmonic levels.
Install, maintain, and operate assigned new or added equipment and systems.
Coordinate work with other sections and departments as needed.
Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and drawings.
Assist in conducting departmental safety meetings and training other employees.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification and direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Perform duties in accordance with company safety rules, operating regulations, NERC requirements, and environmental 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 analyzing and interpreting tests and determine and perform corrective measures when needed.
Assist in or perform installation, maintenance, and operation of power line carriers, station SCADA, and associated communications equipment or cables as assigned.
Perform switching under the direction of the proper operating authority.
Maintain test equipment and automotive equipment in good working order.
Respond to emergency callouts and coordinate prompt restoration of customer service as required.