Equipment Specialist - Sr

About the role

Responsible for specialized and advanced, independent work involved in planning, testing, receiving, storing, assembling, adjustment, and repair of Station equipment such as: power transformers, reactors, current transformers, switches, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, potential devices, regulators, power cables, oil, paint, and all associated accessories.

Responsibilities

• Instruct others or perform routine and emergency tests on Station electrical equipment as required.
• Prepare and maintain Station electrical equipment records.
• Develop and assist with presentations in Centralized Station Electrician Training Schools.
• Coordinate bidding contracts and monitor performance of contractors.
• Investigate failures or malfunctions of electrical equipment, make reports to proper parties, and recommend corrective action as required.
• Check all details of installation and release electrical equipment for operation.
• Perform or direct modernization and rebuilding of Station electrical equipment.

Requirements

Equipment Specialist - SG 07

• Associate's degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician); or recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor.
• Minimum of 3 years' work experience in Station or Protection & Control related activities.
• A good working knowledge of PCs and various types of test equipment is preferred.

Equipment Specialist Sr - SG 08

• Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician) OR recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor.
• Minimum of 5 years' work experience in Station or Protection & Control related activities.
• A good working knowledge of PCs and various types of test equipment is required.

Physical Demands

Physical demand level is Heavy: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Pay

• Equipment Specialist - SG 07: $87,633 - $109,544
• Equipment Specialist Sr - SG 08: $98,993 - $128,689

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.