Grid Station Technician (Emergency & Maintenance)

AEP Texas Company, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Texas Company, Inc. is seeking a Station Electrician/Servicer to respond to emergency calls, analyze station conditions, and perform routine and emergency switching at substations.

You will lead maintenance tasks, oversee contractors, and ensure NERC compliance while documenting work and reporting readings. The role requires an associate degree or military-equivalent training in electrical maintenance, plus CDL and the ability to work from electrical drawings.

Qualifications

• Education as stated: associate degree or military-equivalent education/experience in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance tech.
• Satisfactory work experience as a Station Electrician A or Station Servicer A; overtime responsiveness.
• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and interpret instructions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls on station trouble and coordinate restoration of service.
• Perform switching operations and maintain station equipment per procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance with contractors and inspect stations on schedule.
• Collect and forward data using asset management software and monitor equipment readings.
• Maintain safety, environmental reporting, and compliance with NERC standards.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Reading electrical drawings

Clear communication

Overtime readiness

Safety awareness

Team instruction

Education

Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or military equivalent

Tools

PAT (Physical Abilities Test)

Job description

AEP Texas Company, Inc. is seeking a Station Electrician/Servicer to respond to emergency calls, analyze station conditions, and perform routine and emergency switching at substations.

You will lead maintenance tasks, oversee contractors, and ensure NERC compliance while documenting work and reporting readings. The role requires an associate degree or military-equivalent training in electrical maintenance, plus CDL and the ability to work from electrical drawings.