Technician - Technician Prin

American Electric Power•Winfield, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing intermediate level technical work and related activities associated with the planning, engineering, design, analysis, research, development, testing, construction, maintenance, and operation of Company equipment and facilities.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields plus 2 years of related utility industry work experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related utility industry work experience.
Valid Drivers License
Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields, with a minimum of 4 years of related utility industry work experience, OR High school diploma or GED, with a minimum of 6 years of related utility industry work experience, including experience in work activities and projects requiring technical engineering knowledge.
Meets expectations of the Technician level.
Valid Drivers license
Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields, with a minimum of 6 years of related utility industry work experience, OR High school diploma or GED, with a minimum of 8 years of related utility industry work experience, including experience in work activities and projects requiring technical engineering knowledge.
Meets expectations of a Technician Senior level.
Valid Drivers license

Responsibilities

Uses knowledge and experience to perform cost effective work in an efficient manner.
Exhibits understanding of pertinent equipment, material, systems, and processes.
Possesses intermediate level of computer literacy knowledge/skills.
Understands and works within appropriate policies and follows procedures.
Provides training and guidance to employees where beneficial.
Develops knowledge of time constraints for work activities and makes proper adjustments where needed.
Actively seeks out information to increase technical knowledge and job skills where beneficial to AEP.
Contributes to team goals.
Begins networking with peers to share information and encourage cooperation.
Develops a Win-Win relationship.
Understands corporate goals.
Uses decision making skills to perform job more efficient and cost effective.
Demonstrates an attitude, ability, and desire to listen and satisfy both internal and external customers.
Demonstrates the ability to understand and perform technical functions required in relevant area of assignment.
Demonstrates a strong ability to use technical and computer tools to perform assignments in most cost-effective method possible.
Ensures compliance with standards, codes, regulations, practices, and procedures in area of assignment.
Develops and may assist in the delivery of training to other employees and sections on employee's area of expertise.
May assist in leading the work activities within work group, team, department or other corporate entity as necessary to perform all routine engineering technical assignments.
Prepares cost estimates for non-routine work, i.e. special projects.
Uses records to plan future work.
Plans, organizes and conducts meetings.
May plan work and suggests work plans of others to complete non-routine work within time constraints.
May coordinate work with suppliers and internal or external customers.
Reviews trends of material and equipment performance and initiate necessary corrective action.
Demonstrates the ability to work beyond routine assignments on moderate to complex issues.
Seeks to broaden knowledge in areas of the company and industry which will complement acquired technical skills.
Leads and facilitates meetings effectively.
Networks with peers inside and outside the AEP System.
Identifies key stakeholders.
Uses informal network to get things done.
Develops and presents technical reports clearly, concisely and effectively.
Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist.
Makes decisions that may affect the operations or results of the section and which may impact the business unit.
Demonstrates the ability to handle conflicting interests related to projects or special tasks.
Also demonstrates the ability to analyze options and risks.
Exhibits awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational units.
Exhibits advanced level proficiency plus unique knowledge that allows effective participation in recommended courses of action, and the achievement of satisfactory solutions to advanced, complex technical problems.
Leads, facilitates, and coordinates work activities within work group, team, department or other corporate entity as necessary, and assumes the role of project manager for assigned tasks.
Reviews the planned work of others, as assigned.
Organizes and leads special projects and task forces as assigned.
Provides leadership role as assigned to special task force efforts and studies working in team-oriented groups across AEP.
Demonstrates superior problem-solving skills in area of specialization.
Demonstrates advanced abilities and aptitude for creativity and innovation while encouraging and developing upon the innovation of others.
Projects credibility and competence on technical issues and has highly developed presentation skills.
Promotes and endeavors to create a work environment where everyone understands and benefits from the value of unique and combined skills and knowledge of each team member.
Makes technical decisions based on calculated risks with little or no management review.
Understands how technical strategies and decisions impact the relationship with customers.
Makes decisions where differences of opinion exist.