Electrical Field Technologist – Protection & Control

AEP; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks an engineering technician to support planning, design, analysis, testing, construction, maintenance and operation of company equipment and facilities. You will perform intermediate level technical work and provide guidance to team members.

The role requires an associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent with utility experience, or a high school diploma plus 4 years in the utility field; valid driver’s license and a safety-oriented mindset are

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields plus 2 years of related utility industry work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of related utility industry work experience.

Responsibilities

• Technical Proficiency: perform cost effective work with knowledge of equipment, materials, systems and processes.
• Leadership & Guidance: provide training and guidance to employees where beneficial.
• Planning & Organization: develop knowledge of time constraints for work activities and make adjustments.
• Problem Solving & Initiative: seek information to increase technical knowledge and job skills for AEP.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: contribute to team goals and promote cooperation.
• Decision Making & Business Awareness: use decision making to improve efficiency and satisfy customers.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Leadership guidance

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

High school diploma + 4 years utility experience

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks an engineering technician to support planning, design, analysis, testing, construction, maintenance and operation of company equipment and facilities. You will perform intermediate level technical work and provide guidance to team members.

The role requires an associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent with utility experience, or a high school diploma plus 4 years in the utility field; valid driver’s license and a safety-oriented mindset are