P&C Electrician – Protection & Control Tech, Testing

AEP Service Corporation; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in Texarkana, TX is seeking an Electrician A to install, test, calibrate and maintain protection and control devices across substations and related equipment. You will operate test gear, perform inspections, and support outage restoration under supervision.

The role requires an Associate's degree in electrical technology and the ability to travel as needed, plus completion of a PAT and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or related technology field.
• No previous work experience required; ability and desire to acquire necessary knowledge and skills; travel and overtime may be required; must complete PAT.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and meet vehicle operation requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology or electronic technology

Job description

AEP Service Corporation in Texarkana, TX is seeking an Electrician A to install, test, calibrate and maintain protection and control devices across substations and related equipment. You will operate test gear, perform inspections, and support outage restoration under supervision.

The role requires an Associate's degree in electrical technology and the ability to travel as needed, plus completion of a PAT and a valid driver's license.