Equipment Specialist

American Electric Power; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an Equipment Specialist to perform and oversee specialized work involving planning, testing, receiving, storing, assembling, adjustment and repair of Station equipment such as transformers, reactors, current transformers, breakers and related accessories. The role includes testing, record-keeping, and coordination with contractors in a heavy-demand environment.

The candidate will develop training presentations, coordinate bids, and investigate equipment

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Associate’s degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education/experience.
• 3+ years in Station or Protection & Control related activities.
• Physical demand level is Heavy.

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, report to proper parties, and recommend corrective actions.
• Check all details of installation and release electrical equipment for operation.
• Perform or direct modernization and rebuilding of Station electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical testing

Documentation

Training presentations

Contract coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-03-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

The Equipment Specialist is responsible for specialized work involved in planning, testing, receiving, storing, assembling, adjustment and repair of Station equipment such as: power transformer's, reactor's, current transformer's, switche's, circuit breaker's, circuit switcher's, potential device's, regulator's, power cable's, oil, paint, and all associated accessories.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• 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.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Education requirements are listed below: Associate's 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 (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician); or recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor.

Work Experience requirement listed below: Work experience should include a minimum of 3 years' in Station or Protection & Control related activities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Heavy

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$87,633.00 - $128,688.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.