Remote Transmission Field Technician — Ops & Maintenance

American Municipal Power, Inc; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Municipal Power, Inc. in Danville, VA, seeks a Transmission Operations – Field Technician to support AMPT system operations and maintenance. The role includes coordinating field services, assisting in budgeting, asset management, and collaboration with planning and engineering teams.

Travel to AMP Transmission footprints, requiring strong technical, scheduling and communication skills. A two-year engineering degree is preferred, with 5+ years in electric transmission field services

Qualifications

• This role prefers a two-year engineering or related degree.
• Minimum 5 years in electric transmission field services preferred.
• FERC Standards of Conduct training within 30 days of employment or as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist field operations and maintenance activities and manage external contractors.
• Support annual budgets, spare parts inventories, and maintenance records.
• Help implement asset management and emergency preparedness programs.
• Maintain maintenance files and databases.
• Collaborate with planning and engineering to identify capital projects.
• Support equipment ratings and compliance with regulations.
• Provide operation and maintenance direction for AMPT assets and projects.
• Contribute to annual transmission operation and maintenance budget.
• Work with multiple departments to achieve tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance understanding

Project coordination

Strong verbal and written skills

Prioritization and scheduling

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Travel readiness

Deadline-driven mindset

Communication with contractors

Education

Two-year engineering or related field degree

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

American Municipal Power, Inc. in Danville, VA, seeks a Transmission Operations – Field Technician to support AMPT system operations and maintenance. The role includes coordinating field services, assisting in budgeting, asset management, and collaboration with planning and engineering teams.

Travel to AMP Transmission footprints, requiring strong technical, scheduling and communication skills. A two-year engineering degree is preferred, with 5+ years in electric transmission field services