Station Electrician C-A

American Electric Power•Corpus Christi, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform construction, maintenance, rebuilding, removal, operation, testing, and inspection work on energized and de-energized generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. Assist with emergency call-outs involving station trouble and help coordinate prompt restoration of customer service. Duties are performed with varying levels of supervision according to the task and operating conditions; additional related and incidental work may be assigned. The employee works on equipment energized up to 260 volts. After six months in the classification, the employee assists 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 drawings; operating electrical test equipment; assisting with maintenance and repair of station equipment; installing and maintaining batteries, conduit, pipe, cable, wire, and signal and communication systems; performing inspections and tests; and assisting with station switching, clearances, de-energized testing, and grounding. The role also involves maintaining records and preparing reports, participating in and assisting with training, operating company vehicles and specialized equipment, using hand and power tools, and following company safety rules and operating practices. Travel is expected to exceed 50% of the time. Considerable travel, overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work may be required. The position is on-site and has heavy physical demands, including lifting, carrying, climbing, and working at heights.

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent education and/or experience. Accepted equivalent education and experience is limited to technical 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 utility or contractor job title.
No previous work experience is required.
Knowledge of print reading sufficient to interpret and apply drawings, instruction manuals, one-line diagrams, and associated documents.
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.
Ability to deal with customers and employees courteously and professionally.
Ability to plan work and properly instruct and brief others.
Must be available for overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work as required.
Must obtain an appropriate valid commercial driver's license before the end of the designated probationary period and meet vehicle-operation requirements under federal and state law.
Must complete required training within company-established time frames to advance to the next classification or vacate the current classification.
Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Must be able to distinguish colors.
Must meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting 75 pounds from floor/ground to waist level, carrying 60 pounds for 20 feet, lifting 50 pounds to chest level and 30 pounds to eye level, walking a cumulative half-mile over an eight-hour shift, and climbing and working on structures at 50 feet and higher.
Must be able to ascend to and work in a bucket or lift at 100 feet and higher; testing is conducted at 60 feet.
Travel requirements exceed 50% of the time; considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete assignments.

Responsibilities

Perform construction, maintenance, rebuilding, removal, operation, testing, and inspection of energized and de-energized generation, transmission, and distribution facilities.
Assist with emergency call-outs for station trouble and coordinate 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 assistance from higher-classification personnel.
Select appropriate prints and drawings and develop a basic understanding of them; apply information from drawings, manuals, one-line diagrams, and related documents.
Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers, and other station test equipment.
Assist with disassembly, reassembly, inspection, maintenance, and repair of 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 station installation work, including conduit, pipe, cable, and wire; pass tools and materials using hand lines; dig and backfill trenches; handle stone; uncrate equipment; install and remove portable-substation fences, barriers, and safety signs; paint structures and equipment; and climb station structures.
Use tapes, insulating materials, protective materials, paints, and varnishes appropriately.
Assist with visual inspections and gauge readings; perform start-run-stop tests on emergency generators, water and sump pumps, and fire engine motors; report abnormal conditions.
Replace lamps, switches, duplex outlets, and dry cells; install and maintain signal and communication systems.
Assist with oil-sample testing and operate portable and stationary oil-handling equipment.
Assist with electrical tests, including transformer TTR, Doble, core megger, and resistance testing.
Assist with station switching using radio communication or direct instruction from higher-classification personnel; assist with equipment clearances and de-energized tests; place grounds as directed.
Maintain proficiency in steel and aerial-lift rescue and knowledge of knots used in station work.
Maintain records and prepare and submit required reports.
Attend and participate in training and assist in 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.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned; assist employees of equal or higher classification and direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Follow company safety rules, operating regulations, and practices; become familiar with resuscitation and First Aid procedures in the Company's Safety Manual.
Complete required training to progress to the next higher classification within company-established time frames, or vacate the current classification.
Obtain an appropriate valid commercial driver's license before the end of the designated probationary period and meet applicable vehicle-operation requirements.
Complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).