Real-Time Transmission Operations Intern

American Electric Power; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Dispatcher Trainee to assist in the real-time operation of the transmission system, coordinating with the AEP SCC and regional centers to ensure reliability.

You will prepare switching orders, control equipment during maintenance, and support emergency actions while maintaining logs and monitoring SCADA, relays, metering, and communications. Requires enrollment in a two-year technical degree and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and currently enrolled in at least a two-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
• Must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.7 (B-), transcripts must be provided for verification as requested.
• Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and regulating system voltage levels, real and reactive power flows for the transmission system at all transmission voltage levels in cooperation with directives of the AEP SCC.
• Assist in the real-time operation of the AEP transmission system in coordination with the AEP SCC and appropriate neighboring utilities.
• Assist in the real-time operation of distribution equipment inside the station fence in coordination with regional distribution dispatch centers.
• Prepare basic switching orders listing the switching steps and safety tagging to be carried out for the removing of equipment from service for maintenance, repair, or construction, ensuring the safety of the public, Company equipment, Company personnel and contract personnel.
• Assist in directing switching operations under emergency conditions. Plan and direct actions to quickly, safely and effectively restore equipment and customers to service.
• Maintain a log of events and transactions relative to the operation of the facilities and equipment.
• Observe and assist in operating the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System and associated functions.
• Monitor the operation of relaying, metering and communications facilities and report malfunctions to proper personnel for corrective action.
• Monitor the weather information system for severe weather and notify proper personnel.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Dispatcher Trainee to assist in the real-time operation of the transmission system, coordinating with the AEP SCC and regional centers to ensure reliability.

You will prepare switching orders, control equipment during maintenance, and support emergency actions while maintaining logs and monitoring SCADA, relays, metering, and communications. Requires enrollment in a two-year technical degree and a valid driver's license.