Protection & Control Technician II - Grid Reliability

AEP Texas Company, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Texas Company, Inc. is seeking a P&C Technician to install, test, operate, and maintain protection and control devices in substations and SCADA systems. Responsibilities include testing, calibration, field service, and diagnosing equipment under supervision.

Education: Associate's degree in electrical tech or related field, or equivalent experience. Heavy physical work, valid driver's license, and PAT may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related field; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience will be determined by the hiring manager and limited to military technical experience.
• No previous work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of acceptance and installation tests on protection, control, and measurement devices and associated equipment in stations.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

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

Job description

AEP Texas Company, Inc. is seeking a P&C Technician to install, test, operate, and maintain protection and control devices in substations and SCADA systems. Responsibilities include testing, calibration, field service, and diagnosing equipment under supervision.

Education: Associate's degree in electrical tech or related field, or equivalent experience. Heavy physical work, valid driver's license, and PAT may be required.