Protection & Control Electrician – Power Plant & SCADA

American Electric Power (AEP)

Shreveport (LA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a technician to support installation, operation, testing and maintenance of protection and control devices at the Arsenal Hill Powerplant area. The role covers devices such as relays, SDR/DFR, RTUs, SCADA systems, PLC, and related communications equipment.

The successful candidate will respond to emergencies and coordinate prompt service restoration. Successful Candidate must live within 30 mile radius of the Arsenal Hill Powerplant.

Qualifications

Experience with protection and control devices and related equipment.
Ability to assist in testing and calibration activities on station equipment.
Familiarity with fault diagnosis and corrective actions.
Exposure to SCADA systems and related communications equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist in acceptance and installation tests of protection, control, and measurement devices.
Test protection and control devices periodically.
Calibrate devices on a schedule.
Assist with trouble diagnosis and corrective actions to repair equipment.
Operate a computer to test, calibrate, and retrieve data from devices.
Assist in installation, maintenance, and operation of PLC, SCADA, and communications equipment.
Perform switching under supervision.
Assist in installing and maintaining new equipment as assigned.
Maintain test records and documentation.

Skills

Protection & control devices

Testing

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Emergency response

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC & comms equipment

Job description

The successful candidate will respond to emergencies and coordinate prompt service restoration. Successful Candidate must live within 30 mile radius of the Arsenal Hill Powerplant.

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