Station Servicer

American Electric Power•Weatherford, OK

About The Position

Perform work involved in the installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, repair, and removal of station-related equipment. Respond to emergency call-outs involving station trouble, assess conditions after failures, and repair equipment when safe and practicable or coordinate prompt restoration of service, including emergency switching. The role includes assigned-station ownership, scheduled inspections, minor maintenance and repairs, equipment and communications-system checks, environmental and security activities, and preparation of required records and reports. The employee may perform related or incidental work in addition to the duties listed, and may be assigned work under varying degrees of supervision. The position requires compliance with company safety rules, operating regulations, station procedures, and applicable NERC requirements. It involves frequent response to call-out assignments, possible considerable travel, and physical work including lifting, carrying, walking, climbing, and working at heights.

Requirements

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, 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 the additional stated requirements.
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.
High school graduation and completion of a two-year associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent education and/or experience.
Have performed the duties and met the qualifications of Station Electrician A or Station Servicer A, and qualify through company-determined demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal, including a demonstrated high level of response to overtime calls.
Valid Class A commercial driver's license; maintain the license and meet vehicle-operation requirements under applicable federal and state law.
Ability to receive, interpret, and transmit instructions clearly and precisely and work from electrical drawings.
Thorough understanding of switching procedures and methods, including emergency response and extra-high-voltage practices.
Ability to deal with customers and employees courteously and professionally.
Ability to plan work and properly instruct and brief others.
Understand company safety rules and practices and be proficient in resuscitation and First Aid as presented in the company Safety Manual.
Successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Meet the stated physical demands, 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, climbing and working at 50 feet and higher, ascending to and working in a bucket/lift at 100 feet and higher (tested at 60 feet), and discriminating between colors.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency calls involving station trouble; analyze station conditions after failures and repair equipment if safe and practicable, or coordinate prompt service restoration, including emergency switching.
Perform routine and emergency substation switching as directed by proper authority and in accordance with station procedures.
Perform switching for line construction and maintenance, including extra-high-voltage switching as necessary.
Take ownership of assigned stations, inspect them on schedule, oversee maintenance contractors as required, make minor repairs, and report conditions requiring major repairs.
Perform minor maintenance such as LTC filter replacements, gas additions to breakers and transformers, fan motor and contactor replacement, and animal-mitigation repairs.
Repair FACTS devices and unique station equipment in the assigned area.
Collect asset-management data; 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 equipment operation; lead DC supply installation and repair work in the area and ensure proper documentation.
Inspect radios, carrier current, telemetering, pilot wire, control equipment, and other communication systems for 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.
Inspect station perimeters; investigate theft and vandalism at company stations and coordinate with law enforcement authorities as required.
Maintain station lighting and security systems, including replacing control cells, outdoor lamps, and batteries as required.
Operate automotive equipment and associated equipment and perform related duties.
Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean and orderly.
Maintain records 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 employees assigned to assist.
Follow company safety rules, operating regulations, and practices, and report unsafe conditions and practices.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned.
Respond to a high percentage of call-out assignments.