Station Servicer

American Electric Power•Fostoria, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Station Servicer performs installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, repair, and removal of station-related equipment. The role responds to station trouble and emergency call-outs, analyzes conditions after failures, performs repairs when safe and practicable, and coordinates prompt restoration of service when needed. The employee performs routine and emergency switching at substations, including extra-high-voltage switching as necessary, and supports line construction and maintenance switching activities. The position assumes ownership of assigned stations, conducts scheduled inspections, performs minor repairs and maintenance, oversees contractors as required, and reports major repair needs. Duties include maintenance and repair of DC supply systems, FACTS devices and other specialized station equipment; inspections of communications and control systems; tracking inspection workplans; collecting and reporting asset data; environmental checks and oil sampling; and maintaining station lighting and security systems. The employee also investigates theft or vandalism, operates automotive equipment, maintains tools and work areas, prepares records and reports, supports safety meetings and employee training, and may direct employees assigned to assist. Work must follow Company safety rules, operating regulations, and procedures. Considerable travel may be required, and the successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of the Fostoria Service Center in Fostoria, Ohio. The role requires a high level of response to overtime call-outs and successful completion of the Physical Abilities Test. Compensation is listed as $60.86 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package described as supporting employee well-being.

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent education and/or experience. The stated equivalent education and experience is limited to technical military training and work experience, such as aviation or nuclear instrumentation technician experience, or recent experience (within the last six months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent with another electric utility or contractor.
Satisfactory work experience as a Station Servicer A for 24 months, or 24 months of satisfactory work experience as a Station Electrician A with the additional stated requirements; alternatively, the description specifies satisfactory Station Electrician A experience and qualification through Company demonstration, examination, and performance appraisal.
Thorough working knowledge of electricity principles and the construction, maintenance, operation, and function of station equipment and related standards.
Thorough working knowledge of Transmission Policies and Procedures.
Thorough understanding of switching procedures and methods, including emergency response and extra-high-voltage practices.
Ability to receive, interpret, and transmit instructions clearly and precisely and to work from electrical drawings.
Ability to deal with customers and other employees courteously and professionally.
Ability to plan work and properly instruct and brief others.
Valid Class A commercial driver's license, maintained as required, and ability to meet vehicle operation requirements under federal and state law.
Understanding of Company safety rules and practices and proficiency in resuscitation and First Aid as presented in the Company Safety Manual.
Demonstrated high level of response to overtime calls.
Successful completion of the Physical Abilities Test.
Live or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of the Fostoria Service Center in Fostoria, Ohio; considerable travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency calls involving station trouble, analyze station conditions after failures, repair equipment when safe and practicable, and coordinate prompt restoration of service when necessary.
Perform routine and emergency substation switching as directed, including switching for line construction and maintenance and extra-high-voltage switching as necessary.
Take ownership of assigned stations, inspect them on the required schedule, oversee maintenance contractors as required, perform minor repairs, and report conditions requiring major repairs.
Perform minor maintenance activities, including LTC filter replacements, gas additions to breakers and transformers, fan motor and contactor replacements, and animal mitigation repairs.
Repair FACTS devices and specialized station equipment in the assigned area.
Collect asset data using approved methods, report unusual conditions and meter readings, and check relays, batteries, chargers, temperatures, regulators, pumps, cooling equipment, and supplies.
Renew transformer fuses and change nitrogen tanks on equipment as required.
Follow DC supply maintenance and commissioning procedures; lead DC supply installation and repair work in the area and ensure proper documentation.
Periodically inspect radios, carrier current, telemetering, pilot wire, control equipment, and other communication systems to support NERC compliance.
Monitor and track station inspection workplan progress and report on assigned stations.
Perform minor environmental cleanup, report environmental issues, and collect oil samples for periodic testing programs.
Inspect station perimeters, investigate theft and vandalism at Company station facilities, and coordinate investigations with law enforcement authorities as required.
Maintain station lighting and security systems, including replacing control cells, outdoor light lamps, and batteries as required.
Operate automotive equipment and associated equipment and perform duties incidental to their operation.
Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
Maintain records and prepare and submit reports using standard asset software within required intervals.
Assist with departmental safety meetings and training of other employees; assist employees of equal or higher classification and direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Follow Company safety rules, operating regulations, and practices; report unsafe conditions and practices.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned and respond to a high percentage of call-out assignments.