Station Electrician - Advanced Maintenance & Repair

American Electric Power; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Educational opportunities

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Station Electrician to perform construction, maintenance, testing, and inspection of energized and de-energized electrical facilities located around Roanoke, VA. The role emphasizes safety, hands-on work, and coordination with higher classifications for voltages beyond 750 volts.

Candidate should have an associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent experience, with no required prior work experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician); or recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another utility or contractor.
• No previous work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts, with higher voltage work under supervision after six months in classification.
• Assist in disassembling and reassembling, inspecting, maintenance, and repairing of station transformers, circuit breakers, and portable substations.
• Assist in station switching, test procedures, and equipment clearances; maintain safety and documentation.

Skills

Electrical safety

Team coordination

Print reading

Education

Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology

Tools

Voltmeters

Ohmmeters

Ammeters

Insulation megger

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Station Electrician to perform construction, maintenance, testing, and inspection of energized and de-energized electrical facilities located around Roanoke, VA. The role emphasizes safety, hands-on work, and coordination with higher classifications for voltages beyond 750 volts.

Candidate should have an associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent experience, with no required prior work experience.