Station Electrical Equipment Expert

American Electric Power; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an Equipment Specialist to plan, test, receive, store, assemble, adjust and repair station equipment such as transformers, reactors, and circuit breakers. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and coordination of contractor work.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent and at least 3 years in Station or Protection & Control activities, with strong PC/test equipment skills

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Equivalent education and experience includes military training and technical/technician work (aviation or nuclear instrumentation technician).
• Minimum of 3 years in Station or Protection & Control related activities.
• Good working knowledge of PCs and various types of test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct others or perform routine and emergency tests on Station electrical equipment as required.
• Prepare and maintain Station electrical equipment records.
• Develop and assist with presentations in Centralized Station Electrician Training Schools.
• Coordinate bidding contracts and monitor performance of contractors.
• Investigate failures or malfunctions of electrical equipment, make reports to proper parties, and recommend corrective action as required.
• Check all details of installation and release electrical equipment for operation.
• Perform or direct modernization and rebuilding of Station electrical equipment.

Skills

PC knowledge

Reading records

Education

Associate's degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking an Equipment Specialist to plan, test, receive, store, assemble, adjust and repair station equipment such as transformers, reactors, and circuit breakers. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and coordination of contractor work.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent and at least 3 years in Station or Protection & Control activities, with strong PC/test equipment skills