P&C Electrician C-A

American Electric Power; Bartlesville (OK); Sur place; USD 97 625 000 - 178 744 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

American Electric Power is seeking an electrical technician to perform installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of protection and control devices across station systems. You will work under supervision to ensure reliable power delivery and fast restoration when needed.

You will assist with troubleshooting, data retrieval, and documentation while following safety and regulatory requirements, including NERC practices.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent education in electrical technology.
• Experience with electrical protection and control devices is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.

Responsabilités

• Assist in acceptance and installation tests of protection, control, and measurement devices in stations.
• Test protection and control devices on a schedule and as required.
• Calibrate devices and diagnose mis-operation or damage to support repair actions.
• Operate data collection and testing equipment to retrieve data from protection and control devices.
• Maintain test and automotive equipment in good working order for safe operation.

Connaissances

Protection & Control

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Formation

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Description du poste

Category : Technical Speciality/Skilled Trades

Job Summary

Perform work associated with the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of all protection and control devices and related equipment under direct, immediate or general supervision. Such devices and equipment includes but is not limited to digital relays, electromechanical relays, intelligent electronic devices, Station Disturbance Recorders (SDR), digital fault recorders (DFR), oscillographs and event recorders, RTU's and station SCADA systems, statistical load metering, telemetering and transducers. Additionally, install, maintain and operate all power line carriers (PLC), tone, pilot wire, fiber and associated P&C communications equipment. Respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below. The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions: DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task. GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of equal or higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site. QUALIFIED PERSON ' P&C Electrician or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed, and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Assist in the performance of acceptance and installation tests on protection, control, and measurement devices and associated equipment in stations.
• Test protection &control devices and equipment periodically and as required.
• Calibrate protection & control devices and equipment on a pre-established schedule and as required.
• Assist with diagnosis of trouble, mis-operation, or damage of equipment and assist with corrective action to affect repair and prevent recurrence.
• Operate a computer device to test, calibrate, and retrieve data from protection & control and devices.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and operation of all power line carriers, station SCADA, and associated communications equipment or cables as assigned.
• Perform switching under direct supervision of qualified personnel following direction of the proper operating authority.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and operation of any new and added equipment or systems as assigned.
• Maintain test equipment and automotive equipment in good working order so that work can be performed safely and efficiently anywhere throughout the System.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports and drawings as required.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations, NERC and environmental compliance, and practices.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Education: Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or related technology field; or equivalent education and/or experience.*
*Equivalent education and/or experience will be determined by the hiring manager and will be limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician).

Experience: No previous work experience required.Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (P & C Electrician A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.Considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete work assignments.Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

License/Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.

Other requirements:

Must live within 35 mile radius/40 roadway miles of service location.

Minimum Requirements:Amount of weight lifted from floor/ground to waist level: 60 pounds.Amount of weight to be carried for 20 feet: 50 pounds.Amount of weight lifted to chest level: 30 pounds.Amount of weight lifted to eye level: 30 pounds.Distance to walk accumulated over the course of an 8 hour shift: 1 mile.Distance in feet to climb and work on a ladder/structure: 20 feet and higher.Distance in feet to ascend to and work in a bucket/lift: 100 feet and higher (tested at 60 feet).Ability to discriminate between colors: Yes (tested).Competencies

Compensation

$34.07 - $62.38

Physical Demands

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 fr equently, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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