Station Electrician C-A

American Electric Power•Muncie, IN

7d•$30 - $56

About The Position

Perform construction, maintenance, rebuilding, removal, operation, testing, and inspection work on energized or de-energized generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. Assist with emergency call-outs involving station trouble and help coordinate prompt restoration of customer service. Duties and supervision may vary with operating conditions; the employee may also perform related and incidental work. The posting defines direct, immediate, and general supervision and describes a qualified person as a Station Electrician or Supervisor knowledgeable about the task and capable of appropriate emergency rescue. The role includes working on equipment energized up to 260 volts and, after six months in classification, assisting with work on conductors and equipment energized above 750 volts under direct supervision or with assistance from higher-classification personnel. Work includes using prints and test equipment; assisting with station equipment maintenance and repair, inspections, electrical testing, switching, installation, and upkeep; operating vehicles and specialized equipment; maintaining records; participating in training; and following company safety rules and operating practices. The posting describes minimum qualifications for Station Electrician C, B, and A levels. A valid Class A CDL is required for B and A. Employees at all levels must be available for overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work, and are expected to travel more than 50% of the time. The successful candidate must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Muncie Service Center in Muncie, Indiana, and must successfully complete a Physical Abilities Test. The physical demand level is Heavy Work.

Requirements

Station Electrician C: Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent education and/or experience. Equivalent education and experience is limited to technical/technician military training and work experience, such as aviation or nuclear instrumentation technician work, or recent experience within the last six months as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another utility or contractor.
Station Electrician C: No previous work experience required.
Station Electrician B: Two-year associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent education and/or experience as specified in the posting; alternatively, recent experience within the last six months as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor.
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.
Station Electrician A: Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent education and/or experience as specified in the posting; alternatively, recent experience within the last six months as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor.
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.
Valid Class A CDL is required for Station Electrician B and A.
Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work as required.
Travel is expected to exceed 50% of the time; considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete assignments.
Must satisfactorily complete required training within company-established time frames to advance to the next classification or vacate the current classification.
Must have the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Station Electrician A key job and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Ability to deal with customers and other employees courteously and professionally.
Ability 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 Muncie Service Center, 5000 Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN 47302.
Must be able to perform Heavy Work as described: exert 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.

Responsibilities

Perform construction, maintenance, rebuilding, removal, operation, testing, and inspection work on generation, transmission, and distribution facilities, whether energized or de-energized.
Assist with emergency call-outs for station trouble and help coordinate prompt restoration of customer service.
Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts; after six months in classification, assist with work on conductors and equipment energized above 750 volts under direct supervision or with higher-classification personnel.
Select appropriate prints and drawings and demonstrate a basic understanding of them.
Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers, and other test equipment associated with 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 work including installing conduit, pipe, cable, and wire; passing tools and materials with hand lines; digging and backfilling trenches; handling stone; unpacking equipment; installing or removing portable substation fences, barriers, and safety signs; painting structures and equipment; and climbing station structures.
Use tapes, insulating materials, protective and insulating paints, and varnishes, and apply them properly.
Assist with visual inspections, read gauges, perform start-run-stop tests on emergency generators, water and sump pumps, and fire engine motors, and report abnormal conditions.
Replace lamps, switches, duplex outlets, and dry cells; install and maintain signal and communication systems.
Assist with oil-sample tests and operate portable and stationary oil-handling equipment; assist with transformer electrical tests, including TTR, Doble, core megger, and resistance tests.
Assist with station switching using radio communication and/or direct instructions from higher-classification personnel; assist with checking equipment clearances, de-energized tests, and placing grounds as directed.
Maintain knowledge and proficiency in steel and aerial lift rescue.
Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required.
Attend and participate in training and assist with training other employees as assigned.
Use and operate company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts, specialized equipment, hand and power tools, portable generators, blowers, and pumps; perform duties incidental to equipment operation and inspect and store personal protective equipment.
Know and use knots required in 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 practices presented in the Company's Safety Manual.
Complete required training within company-established time frames to advance to the next classification or vacate the current classification.
Plan work, instruct and brief others, and interact with customers and employees courteously and professionally.