Station Servicer
American Electric Power · Bartlesville, OK · 2 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$58.51/hrFull-time
About the role
This position involves performing various tasks related to station-related equipment installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, repair, and removal. Responsibilities also include responding to emergency call-outs, coordinating service restoration, and performing routine and emergency switching operations.
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency calls on station trouble; analyze station conditions following failures and repair if safe and practicable, otherwise, coordinate prompt restoration of service.
- Perform routine and emergency switching operations at substations as directed by proper authority, in accordance with station procedures.
- Perform switching operations for line construction and maintenance activities as required.
- Be proficient at EHV switching as necessary.
- Assume ownership of assigned stations and inspect on required schedule; oversee maintenance contractors, as required; make minor repairs following inspection; report conditions requiring major repairs to proper authority.
- Independently perform minor maintenance activities as required (e.g., LTC Filter replacements, Gas additions to breakers and transformers, Replace fan motors and contactors, repair animal mitigation).
- Perform repairs of FACTS devices and unique station equipment if in assigned area.
- Collect data via approved method of asset management software; report all unusual conditions and readings of meters; check relay operations, batteries, chargers, temperatures, regulators, pumps, cooling equipment, supplies, etc.; renew transformer fuses; change nitrogen tanks on equipment as required.
- Adhere to and understand all DC Supply Maintenance and commissioning procedures to ensure NERC Compliance and proper equipment operation.
- Lead DC Supply installation and repair work in area while ensuring proper documentation.
- Periodically inspect equipment such as radios, carrier current, telemetering, pilot wire and control equipment, and other required communication systems to ensure NERC compliance.
- Be responsible for monitoring and tracking of station inspection workplan progress and reporting for assigned stations.
- Maintain station lighting and security systems; replace control cells, outdoor light lamps, and replace battery as required.
- Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment and perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
- Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required using standard Asset software within required intervals.
- Aid in conducting departmental safety meetings and training of other employees.
- Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
- Perform all duties in accordance with the Company safety rules and 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.
Requirements
- Education: Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience.
- Work Experience: 24 months satisfactory work experience as a Station Servicer A or 24 months of satisfactory work experience as a Station Electician A with additional requirements.
- Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required.
- Other Requirements: Must live within 30 mile radius/40 roadway miles of service location; thorough working knowledge and understanding of the principles of electricity, and the construction, maintenance, operation and function of station equipment and related standards; thorough working knowledge of Transmission Policies and Procedures; thorough understanding of all types of switching procedures and methods including emergency response and extra high voltage practices; ability to receive, interpret, and transmit instructions clearly and precisely and work from electrical drawings; ability to receive, interpret, and transmit instructions clearly and precisely and work from electrical drawings; ability to plan work and to properly instruct and brief others; must have the ability to receive, interpret, and transmit instructions clearly and precisely and work from electrical drawings; must have the ability to receive, interpret, and transmit instructions clearly and precisely and work from electrical drawings; 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