Station Electrician C-A

About the role

Perform all types of work involved in the construction, maintenance, rebuild, removal, operation, testing and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission and distribution facilities. Assist in responding to emergency call-outs on station trouble and coordinating prompt restoration of service to customers as required.

Responsibilities

• Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts.
• Assist in work on conductors and equipment energized at voltages above 750 volts with direct supervision or assistance of personnel in higher classification.
• Select proper prints and/or drawings for various work and have a basic understanding of each.
• Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers and other test equipment associated with station work.
• Assist in disassembling and reassembling, inspecting, maintenance, and repairing of station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, network protectors and transformers, air ducts and heat exchangers.
• Install and maintain station batteries; replace nitrogen bottles and air filters.
• Assist in station work such as installing conduit, pipe, cable and wire; use hand lines to pass tools and materials; dig and backfill trenches; remove and spread stone; uncrate equipment and material.
• Climb station structures.
• Use various kinds of tapes, insulating materials, protective and insulating paints and varnishes, and understand proper application of each.
• Assist in making visual inspections such as check lights, heaters, circuit breaker counters, oil levels, and bus connections.
• Replace lamps, switches, duplex outlets, dry cells; install and maintain signal and communication systems.
• Assist in various tests involving oil samples, connecting and operating portable and stationary oil handling equipment.
• Assist in electrical tests, TTR, Doble, core megger and resistance for transformer testing, etc.
• Assist in station switching including use of radio communication and/or direct instruction from higher classification.
• Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required.
• Attend and participate in training and assist in the training of other employees as assigned.
• Use and operate various company vehicles, specialized equipment, hand and power tools.
• Operate company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts and specialized equipment.
• Perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment.
• Use hand and power tools; operate portable generators, blowers and pumps; inspect and store personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge and use of various knots used in station work.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Become familiar with the Company's safety rules and practices and in the application of resuscitation and First Aid as presented in the Company's Safety Manual.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations and practices.

Requirements

• 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.
• Recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another utility or contractor.
• Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required.
• Travel requirements are expected > 50 % of the time.
• Valid Class A CDL is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 months satisfactory work experience as a Station Electrician C or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal) for Station Electrician B.
• Minimum of 24 months satisfactory combined work experience as a Station Electrician B or Station Electrician B-Certified or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal) for Station Electrician A.

Skills

• Knowledge of print reading sufficient to interpret and apply information from drawings, instruction manuals, one-line diagrams, and associated documents.
• Ability to deal with customers and other employees in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to plan work and to properly instruct and brief others.
• Ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Station Electrician A) in this family.

Benefits

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

Pay

• Station Electrician C: $31.33 - $34.84.
• Station Electrician B: $38.83 - $40.03.
• Station Electrician A: $58.62.

Schedule

Considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete work assignments. Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required. Travel requirements are expected > 50 % of the time.