P&C Technician II - Protection, SCADA & Relay Expert

American Electric Power; Ardmore (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power in Ardmore, AL seeks a P&C Technician II to install, test, maintain and operate protection and control devices and related equipment. The role includes coordinating with other sections, maintaining records, and assisting with safety training.

Emphasis on hands-on testing of relays, RTU/SCADA systems, and communications equipment. The position requires an associate degree in electrical/related technology or equivalent experience, with no prior work experience required and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field or equivalent education/experience.
• Military training and work experience of technical/technician nature may be considered.
• No previous work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing, or perform the acceptance and installation tests on protection, control, and measurement devices and associated equipment in stations.
• Assist in installing and operating power line monitoring equipment and in the retrieval and analysis of data used to measure system disturbances or harmonic levels.
• Install, maintain, and operate any new or added equipment or systems as assigned.
• Coordinate work with other sections and departments as needed.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports and drawings as required.
• Assist in conducting departmental safety meetings and training of other employees.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist.

Education

Associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field

Equivalent education and/or experience

Job description

American Electric Power in Ardmore, AL seeks a P&C Technician II to install, test, maintain and operate protection and control devices and related equipment. The role includes coordinating with other sections, maintaining records, and assisting with safety training.

Emphasis on hands-on testing of relays, RTU/SCADA systems, and communications equipment. The position requires an associate degree in electrical/related technology or equivalent experience, with no prior work experience required and