Electrical Equipment Specialist: Power Grid Reliability

AEP; Vernon, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks an Equipment Specialist to plan, test, receive, store, assemble, adjust and repair Station equipment including transformers, reactors, cables and breakers.

The role requires an Associate's degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance and at least 3 years of related experience. The position is based in Texas with on-site work and a focus on safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Equivalent education and experience limited to military training and/or technical/technician work (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician).
• Recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor.

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.
• Lead crews in a manner that is supportive of and consistent with the Transmission cultural pillars and the AEP Leadership framework.

Education

Associate's degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks an Equipment Specialist to plan, test, receive, store, assemble, adjust and repair Station equipment including transformers, reactors, cables and breakers.

The role requires an Associate's degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance and at least 3 years of related experience. The position is based in Texas with on-site work and a focus on safety and documentation.