Field Reliability Technician - Power Distribution & Testing

Public Service Co. of OK; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Distribution Field Technician in Oklahoma to install, commission, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electric distribution equipment across substations and circuits. The role emphasizes field diagnostics, commissioning of new installations, and coordination with Operations teams to support reliability and outages.

Qualified candidates will have an associate degree or equivalent experience, with familiarity in distribution automation, protective relaying,

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 2 years utility experience or HS diploma plus 4 years of utility experience.
• Experience with distribution automation, protective relaying, SCADA, and control systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to diagnose field equipment and communicate technical findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Commission, test, troubleshoot, and maintain distribution reclosers, capacitor banks, voltage regulators, and controls.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and implement corrective actions in the field.
• Coordinate field activities with Dispatch, Distribution Operations, and local Service Departments.
• Support distribution automation and system reliability initiatives.
• Perform equipment inspections, testing, and operational verification.
• Document commissioning results, troubleshooting findings, and maintenance activities.
• Assist during outages, restoration efforts, and emergency response situations.

Skills

SCADA communications

Protective relaying

Distribution automation

Control systems

Electrical testing equipment

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields

High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years utility experience

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Distribution Field Technician in Oklahoma to install, commission, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electric distribution equipment across substations and circuits. The role emphasizes field diagnostics, commissioning of new installations, and coordination with Operations teams to support reliability and outages.

Qualified candidates will have an associate degree or equivalent experience, with familiarity in distribution automation, protective relaying,