Senior Protection & Control Technician II

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH, is seeking candidates for P&C Technician roles to install, test, maintain, and operate protection and control devices and related equipment. The positions involve traveling to sites, using test equipment, and performing duties under supervision with growth potential through the company’s progression framework.

Responsibilities include acceptance tests, installation of PLC/SCADA equipment, and routine calibration and troubleshooting of protection

Qualifications

• Education requirements are listed below: Associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field.
• Work Experience requirement listed below: No previous work experience required.
• 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).

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 degree in electrical engineering technology or related technology field

Job description

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH, is seeking candidates for P&C Technician roles to install, test, maintain, and operate protection and control devices and related equipment. The positions involve traveling to sites, using test equipment, and performing duties under supervision with growth potential through the company’s progression framework.

Responsibilities include acceptance tests, installation of PLC/SCADA equipment, and routine calibration and troubleshooting of protection