Senior P&C Technician: Protection & SCADA Lead

American Electric Power; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in the United States seeks qualified P&C Technicians at II/I/Senior levels to install, test, calibrate, and maintain protection and control devices and related equipment. Roles include SCADA systems, PLC, telemetry, and field service responsibilities across various stations.

Positions require associate degrees in electrical technology and progressive experience; travel and overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• Education requirements are listed below: Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field.
• Work Experience requirement listed below: No previous work experience required for P&C Technician II.
• Work Experience requirement listed below: Minimum of 24 months satisfactory work experience as a P&C Technician II or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal) for P&C Technician I and the equivalent.

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 technology field

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

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

Job description

American Electric Power in the United States seeks qualified P&C Technicians at II/I/Senior levels to install, test, calibrate, and maintain protection and control devices and related equipment. Roles include SCADA systems, PLC, telemetry, and field service responsibilities across various stations.

Positions require associate degrees in electrical technology and progressive experience; travel and overtime may be needed.