P&C Electrician: Protection, Control & SCADA Expert

American Electric Power Co.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a P&C Electrician to install, test, and maintain protection and control devices and related equipment. The role covers relays, SDRs, DFRs, oscillographs, PLCs, SCADA systems, and communications gear.

You will respond to emergencies and support restoration of service. The position requires an Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, no prior experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology.
• No prior work experience required; ability to learn.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

Responsibilities

• Assist in acceptance and installation tests on protection, control, and measurement devices and related equipment.
• Test protection and control devices and equipment periodically as required.
• Calibrate devices on a set schedule and as needed.
• Diagnose trouble and assist with corrective action to repair and prevent recurrence.
• Operate software to test, calibrate, and retrieve data from devices and systems.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic Tech

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology

Tools

Test equipment

SCADA systems

Job description

American Electric Power Co. in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a P&C Electrician to install, test, and maintain protection and control devices and related equipment. The role covers relays, SDRs, DFRs, oscillographs, PLCs, SCADA systems, and communications gear.

You will respond to emergencies and support restoration of service. The position requires an Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, no prior experience, and a valid driver's license.