Senior Protection & Control Tech II — Power Grid Expert

American Electric Power Co.

Fort Wayne (IN)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 86,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

American Electric Power Co. in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Protection & Control Technician II Senior to join our team.

The role involves testing, installing, and maintaining protection and control devices, SCADA, RTU, PLC equipment, and related systems across stations, with safety and regulatory compliance as priorities. The position requires an associate degree in a related electrical technology field and thorough on-the-job experience, including 24 months of work at the P&C Technician II

Qualifications

Associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field.
Minimum of 24 months’ satisfactory work experience as a P&C Technician II or the equivalent (as determined by the Company).

Responsibilities

Assist in performing acceptance and installation tests on protection, control and measurement devices and associated equipment in stations.
Assist in installing and operating power line monitoring equipment and in the retrieval and analysis of data used to measure system disturbances or harmonic levels.
Install, maintain, and operate any new or added equipment or systems as assigned.
Coordinate work with other sections and departments as needed.
Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports and drawings as required.
Assist in conducting departmental safety meetings and training of other employees.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist.