Station Electrician C-A

American Electric Power•Niles, MI

4d•$31 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Perform work involved in constructing, maintaining, rebuilding, removing, operating, testing, and inspecting 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 role includes work under varying levels of supervision and may include miscellaneous, related, and incidental duties. The posting describes progression through Station Electrician C, B, and A classifications, with training and qualification requirements for advancement. Work includes assisting with station equipment maintenance and repair, electrical testing and inspections, station switching, installation of electrical and communications systems, and operation of company vehicles and specialized equipment. Employees must follow company safety rules and operating practices, participate in training, and be able to perform steel and aerial-lift rescue. The successful candidate must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Niles, Michigan facility. Travel is expected more than 50% of the time, and considerable travel, overtime, call-outs, and shift work may be required.

Requirements

For 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 military training and work experience, such as aviation or nuclear instrumentation technician work, or recent (within the last six months) experience as a Station Electrician or equivalent with another utility or contractor.
For Station Electrician C: No previous work experience required.
For 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.
For Station Electrician B: At least 24 months of satisfactory 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 as specified in the posting.
For Station Electrician A: At least 24 months of satisfactory combined 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.
Available to work overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work as required.
Travel expected more than 50% of the time; considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete assignments.
Must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Niles, Michigan facility at 2603 Walton Road.
Must satisfactorily complete company-required training within established time frames and demonstrate the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills for Station Electrician A duties.
Must be able to deal courteously and professionally with customers and employees, plan work, and instruct and brief others.
Must meet vehicle-operation requirements designated by federal and state law.
Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test.
Physical demand level is Heavy Work: exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and greater than negligible up to 10–20 pounds constantly.

Responsibilities

Perform construction, maintenance, rebuilding, removal, operation, testing, and inspection work on generation, transmission, and distribution facilities.
Assist with emergency call-outs for station trouble and prompt restoration of service to customers.
Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts; after six months in classification, assist with work on equipment energized above 750 volts under direct supervision or with higher-classification personnel.
Select appropriate prints and drawings for work and understand their basic content.
Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers, and other station test equipment.
Assist with disassembling, reassembling, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, network protectors, air ducts, and heat exchangers.
Install and maintain station batteries; replace nitrogen bottles and air filters.
Assist with installing conduit, pipe, cable, and wire; pass tools and materials with hand lines; dig and backfill trenches; handle stone and equipment; 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, read electrical and other gauges, perform start-run-stop tests on emergency generators, 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 operation of portable and stationary oil-handling equipment; assist with transformer electrical tests, including TTR, Doble, core megger, and resistance tests.
Assist with station switching, radio communications or instructions from higher-classification employees, equipment-clearance checks, de-energized tests, and placement of grounds as directed.
Maintain proficiency in steel and aerial-lift rescue.
Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required.
Attend and participate in training, and assist in training other employees as assigned.
Operate company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts, specialized equipment, portable generators, blowers, and pumps; perform duties incidental to equipment operation.
Use hand and power tools; inspect and store personal protective equipment; use knots required for station work.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned; assist employees of equal or higher classification and direct employees assigned to assist.
Follow company safety rules and operating regulations, and maintain knowledge of resuscitation and First Aid practices presented in the Company Safety Manual.
Complete required training to advance to the next classification or vacate the current classification, and qualify for key-job duties through demonstration, examination, or performance appraisal.
Deal courteously and professionally with customers and coworkers; plan work and properly instruct and brief others.
Meet vehicle-operation requirements under applicable law and successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test.