Senior Protection & Control Technician

AEP Texas Company, Inc.; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a P&C Technician Sr to support installation, testing, and maintenance of protection, control, and measurement devices across stations. The role involves working with power line carriers, SCADA, and related communications equipment under supervision.

The position requires an associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience, no prior work experience required, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field, or equivalent education/experience.
• No previous work experience required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and meet all vehicle operation requirements.

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.
• 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.

Education

Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field, or equivalent education/experience

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a P&C Technician Sr to support installation, testing, and maintenance of protection, control, and measurement devices across stations. The role involves working with power line carriers, SCADA, and related communications equipment under supervision.

The position requires an associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience, no prior work experience required, and a valid driver’s license.