Station Electrician C-A

American Electric Power•Dale, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform work involved in the construction, maintenance, rebuilding, removal, operation, testing, and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. Assist with emergency call-outs for station trouble and coordinate prompt restoration of customer service. The work may include related and incidental duties, with the degree of supervision varying according to operating conditions and task requirements. The role progresses through Station Electrician C, B, and A classifications. Employees perform station electrical and mechanical work, assist with equipment testing and maintenance, follow company safety rules and operating regulations, and complete required training to advance through the line of progression. The successful candidate must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Dale, Indiana facility. Travel is expected more than 50% of the time, and considerable travel and overtime may be required. Starting rates listed are $30.12 per hour for Station Electrician C, $37.33 per hour for Station Electrician B, and $56.36 per hour for Station Electrician A. The posting lists a compensation range of $30.12–$31.81. AEP also offers a comprehensive benefits package intended to support employee well-being. The position is subject to the company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy.

Requirements

For Station Electrician C: Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent education and/or experience. Qualifying equivalent education and experience is limited to technical or technician military training and work experience (such as aviation or nuclear instrumentation technician), or recent experience within the last six months as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another utility or contractor.
For Station Electrician C: No previous work experience is required.
For Station Electrician B: Two-year associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent education and/or experience. Qualifying equivalent education and experience is limited to technical or technician military training and work experience (such as aviation or nuclear instrumentation technician), or recent experience within the last six months as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor.
For Station Electrician B: At least 24 months of satisfactory work experience as a Station Electrician C or equivalent, as determined by the company through demonstration, examination, and performance appraisal.
For Station Electrician A: Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent education and/or experience. Qualifying equivalent education and experience is limited to technical or technician military training and work experience (such as aviation or nuclear instrumentation technician), or recent experience within the last six months as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor.
For Station Electrician A: At least 24 months of satisfactory combined work experience as a Station Electrician B, Station Electrician B-Certified, or equivalent, as determined by the company through demonstration, examination, and performance appraisal.
A valid Class A CDL is required for Station Electrician B and Station Electrician A.
Must be available for overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work as required.
Must satisfactorily complete required training within company-established time frames to advance to the next higher classification or vacate the current classification.
Must have the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the Station Electrician A key job and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the company.
Must deal with customers and other employees courteously and professionally and be able to plan work and properly instruct and brief others.
Must meet vehicle-operation requirements designated by federal and/or state law.
Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Dale, Indiana facility.
Physical demand level is Heavy Work: exert 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and greater than negligible up to 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Perform construction, maintenance, rebuilding, removal, operation, testing, and inspection of generation, transmission, and distribution facilities.
Assist with emergency call-outs involving station trouble and help coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers.
Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts and, after six months in classification, assist with work on conductors and equipment energized above 750 volts under direct supervision or with assistance from higher-classification personnel.
Select appropriate prints and drawings for work and demonstrate a basic understanding of them.
Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers, and other equipment used for station work.
Assist with disassembly, reassembly, inspection, maintenance, and repair of station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, network protectors and transformers, air ducts, and heat exchangers.
Install and maintain station batteries; replace nitrogen bottles and air filters.
Assist with station installation work involving conduit, pipe, cable, and wire; pass tools and materials using hand lines; dig and backfill trenches; remove and spread stone; uncrate equipment and materials; install and remove portable-substation fences, barriers, and safety signs; paint structures and equipment; and climb station structures.
Use tapes, insulating materials, protective and insulating paints, and varnishes, applying them appropriately.
Assist with visual inspections of lights, heaters, circuit-breaker counters, oil levels, and bus connections; read meters and gauges; and perform start-run-stop tests on emergency generators, water and sump pumps, and fire-engine motors.
Report abnormal equipment conditions.
Replace lamps, switches, duplex outlets, and dry cells; install and maintain signal and communication systems.
Assist with oil-sample testing and connect and operate portable and stationary oil-handling equipment.
Assist with electrical tests, including TTR, Doble, core megger, and transformer resistance tests.
Assist with station switching using radio communication and/or direct instruction from higher-classification personnel; help check equipment clearances, perform de-energized tests, and place grounds as directed.
Maintain knowledge and proficiency in steel and aerial-lift rescue.
Maintain records and prepare and submit required reports.
Attend and participate in training and assist with training other employees as assigned.
Operate company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts, specialized equipment, hand and power tools, portable generators, blowers, and pumps; perform duties incidental to equipment operation.
Inspect and store personal protective equipment and use knots required for station work.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned; assist employees of equal or higher classification and direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Learn and follow company safety rules, operating regulations, and practices, including resuscitation and First Aid procedures presented in the Company Safety Manual.
Complete all required training within company-established time frames to advance to the next classification or vacate the current classification.
Provide courteous and professional service when dealing with customers and other employees; plan work and properly instruct and brief others.