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P&C Technician II

American Electric Power · Laredo, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$34.96–$36.12/hrFull-time

Job Summary

Perform work associated with the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of all protection and control devices and related equipment under direct, immediate or general supervision. Such devices and equipment includes but is not limited to digital relays, electromechanical relays, intelligent electronic devices, Station Disturbance Recorders (SDR), digital fault recorders (DFR), oscillographs and event recorders, RTU's and station SCADA systems, statistical load metering, telemetering and transducers. Additionally, install, maintain and operate all power line carriers (PLC), tone, pilot wire, fiber and associated P&C communications equipment. Respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required.

Essential Job Functions

  • Aid in the performance of acceptance and installation tests on protection, control, and measurement devices and associated equipment in stations.
  • Aid in the installation, maintenance, and operation of all power line carriers, station SCADA, and associated communications equipment or cables as assigned.
  • Perform switching under direct supervision of qualified personnel following direction of the proper operating authority.
  • Aid in the installation, maintenance, and operation of any new and added equipment or systems as assigned.
  • Maintain test equipment and automotive equipment in good working order so that work can be performed safely and efficiently anywhere throughout the System.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports and drawings as required.
  • Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations, NERC and environmental compliance, and practices.
  • Test protection &control devices and equipment periodically and as required.
  • Calibrate protection & control devices and equipment on a pre-established schedule and as required.
  • Assist with diagnosis of trouble, mis-operation, or damage of equipment and assist with corrective action to affect repair and prevent recurrence.
  • Operate a computer device to test, calibrate, and retrieve data from protection & control and devices.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education: Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field.
  • No Previous Work Experience Required.

Other Requirements

  • Physical Demands: Heavy Work (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).
  • Compensation: Compensation Grade: N024-V68, Compensation Range: $34.96 - $36.12.
  • Physical Demands Level: H – Heavy Work.

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