Station Servicer

American Electric Power•Lawton, OK

About The Position

Perform installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, repair, and removal of station-related equipment. Respond to emergency call-outs involving station trouble, analyze conditions after failures, repair equipment when safe and practicable, and coordinate prompt service restoration, including emergency switching. The role includes routine and emergency switching at substations, inspection and upkeep of assigned stations, minor maintenance and repairs, equipment monitoring, DC supply work, communications-system inspections, environmental reporting, security and perimeter checks, and preparation of required records and reports. The employee may also perform related or incidental work as assigned and may direct assisting employees. The position requires responding to a high percentage of call-out assignments and considerable travel may be required. Work must be performed in accordance with company safety rules, operating regulations, and practices. The employee must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent education and/or experience. Equivalency is limited to relevant 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 at another electric utility or contractor.
24 months of satisfactory work experience as a Station Servicer A, or 24 months of satisfactory work experience as a Station Electrician A with additional requirements.
Must have performed the duties of and meet the qualifications of Station Electrician A or Station Servicer A, and qualify through company demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal, including a demonstrated high level of response to overtime calls.
Thorough working knowledge of electricity and the construction, maintenance, operation, and function of station equipment and related standards.
Thorough working knowledge of Transmission Policies and Procedures.
Ability to receive, interpret, and transmit instructions clearly and precisely and to work from electrical drawings.
Thorough understanding of switching procedures and methods, including emergency response and extra-high-voltage practices.
Ability to deal courteously and professionally with customers and other employees.
Ability to plan work and properly instruct and brief others.
Valid Class A commercial driver's license; must maintain the license and meet vehicle-operation requirements under applicable 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.
Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Must be able to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting and carrying specified weights, walking, climbing and working on ladders or structures, ascending to and working in a bucket or lift, and distinguishing colors.
Considerable travel may be required to complete work assignments.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency station-trouble calls, analyze station conditions following failures, make repairs when safe and practicable, coordinate service restoration, and perform emergency switching as needed.
Perform routine and emergency substation switching as directed and in accordance with station procedures; perform switching for line construction and maintenance and be proficient in extra-high-voltage switching as needed.
Take ownership of assigned stations, conduct scheduled inspections, oversee maintenance contractors as required, perform minor repairs, and report conditions requiring major repairs.
Independently perform minor maintenance, including LTC filter replacement, adding gas to breakers and transformers, replacing fan motors and contactors, and repairing animal mitigation systems.
Repair FACTS devices and unique station equipment in the assigned area.
Collect asset data using approved asset-management software; report unusual conditions and meter readings; check relays, batteries, chargers, temperatures, regulators, pumps, cooling equipment, and supplies; renew transformer fuses and change nitrogen tanks as required.
Follow DC supply maintenance and commissioning procedures to support NERC compliance and proper equipment operation; lead DC supply installation and repair work and ensure proper documentation.
Inspect radios, carrier current, telemetering, pilot wire, control equipment, and other communications systems to support NERC compliance.
Monitor and track station inspection workplan progress and report status for assigned stations.
Perform minor environmental cleanup, report environmental issues, and collect oil samples for periodic testing programs.
Inspect station perimeters, investigate theft and vandalism involving company station facilities, and coordinate investigations with law enforcement authorities as required.
Maintain station lighting and security systems; replace control cells, outdoor light lamps, and batteries as required.
Operate automotive equipment and associated equipment and perform duties incidental to operating that equipment.
Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a 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 other employees; assist employees of equal or higher classification and direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Follow company safety rules and operating regulations and practices, and report unsafe conditions and practices.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned and respond to a high percentage of call-out assignments.