Protection & Control Technician II — Electric Power Systems

American Electric Power; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a P&C Technician II to install, test and maintain protection and control devices and associated equipment in the Kingsport, Tennessee area. The role includes four 10‑hour shifts, with travel and advancement opportunities across grades.

Candidates must meet education and safety requirements and live within a 45‑minute drive of the Kingsport Service Center. Responsibilities include testing, calibration, diagnosis, and operating SCADA and PLC systems while

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in electrical/electronic tech.
• Must meet safety and regulatory requirements.
• Strong basic computer and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in acceptance and installation tests of protection, control, and metering devices.
• Maintain test equipment and calibration of devices.
• Operate SCADA/PLC equipment and associated communications gear as assigned.
• Prepare accurate records, reports and drawings.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Teamwork

SCADA systems

Testing equipment

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology

Tools

SCADA

Test equipment

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a P&C Technician II to install, test and maintain protection and control devices and associated equipment in the Kingsport, Tennessee area. The role includes four 10‑hour shifts, with travel and advancement opportunities across grades.

Candidates must meet education and safety requirements and live within a 45‑minute drive of the Kingsport Service Center. Responsibilities include testing, calibration, diagnosis, and operating SCADA and PLC systems while