Electrical Technician - 69kV Power & Control Systems

AEP Generating Company; United States; Presencial; USD 46.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

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Comprehensive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks a skilled technician to perform technical work on electrical and electronic systems, including testing, calibration, and troubleshooting in power plant environments. You will work with high voltage up to 69kV, use professional test equipment, and assist engineers in analyses and engineering studies.

The role requires an associate degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology and 5 years of electrical field experience, plus a valid state driver’s

Formación

• Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 5 years' experience in electrical field.
• Must possess the appropriate State driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Work with voltage levels up to and including 69kV.
• Familiar with safe use and configuration of electrical test equipment for testing and evaluating systems.
• Operate equipment such as bucket trucks, forklifts, man lifts and related equipment.
• Maintain vehicles, test equipment, PPE and small tools to ensure safe operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair defects in control systems using diagrams and PLCs as applicable.
• Inspect substations, switchgear, transformers and circuit breakers for proper conditions.
• Calibrate scales on conveyors and other transportation systems.
• Prepare repair status and activity logs to document work.

Conocimientos

Electrical testing

Analytical skills

Reading electrical drawings

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Educación

Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology

Herramientas

Multimeters

Meggers

Oscilloscopes

Thermal image cameras

Descripción del empleo

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks a skilled technician to perform technical work on electrical and electronic systems, including testing, calibration, and troubleshooting in power plant environments. You will work with high voltage up to 69kV, use professional test equipment, and assist engineers in analyses and engineering studies.

The role requires an associate degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology and 5 years of electrical field experience, plus a valid state driver’s