Station Electrician C

American Electric Power; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Abilene, TX is seeking a Station Electrician to perform construction, maintenance, testing and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission and distribution facilities, and assist in emergency response to restore service.

Education: Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent. Travel >50%, overtime, and ability to climb structures. CDL required by end of probation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent
• No prior work experience required
• Military training and technician background may count as equivalent

Responsibilities

• Replace lamps, switches, outlets; install and maintain signal and communication systems.
• Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts; assist in higher voltage work after six months with supervision.
• Read prints/drawings and select proper prints for work; use test equipment (voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation megger).
• Disassemble/assemble, inspect, maintain and repair station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, and related equipment.
• Assist in installing conduit, cable, and wiring; perform site prep, trenching, and material handling; maintain safety barriers and signs.
• Perform visual inspections of lights, heaters, breakers, oil levels, bus connections; take start-run-stop tests on generators and pumps; report abnormalities.
• Assist in oil testing, transformer testing, and related electrical tests (TTR, Doble, core megger).
• Assist in station switching, check clearances, and place grounds as directed; learn rescue techniques and proper knot usage.
• Maintain records and reports; participate in training and mentor others; operate company vehicles and tools as assigned.

Education

Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting End Date

09-09-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Perform all types of work involved in the construction, maintenance, rebuild, removal, operation, testing and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission and distribution facilities. Assist in responding to emergency call-outs on station trouble and coordinating prompt restoration of service to customers as required. The following list sets forth the principal duties required with the degree of supervision normally given. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Replace lamps, switches, duplex outlets, dry cells; install and maintain signal and communication systems.

• Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts. After six months in classification, employee shall assist in work on conductors and equipment energized at voltages above 750 volts with direct supervision or assistance of personnel in higher classification.
• Select proper prints and/or drawings for various work and have a basic understanding of each.
• Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers and other test equipment associated with station work.
• Assist in disassembling and reassembling, inspecting, maintenance, and repairing of station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, network protectors and transformers, air ducts and heat exchangers; install and maintain station batteries; replace nitrogen bottles and air filters.
• Assist in station work such as installing conduit, pipe, cable and wire; use hand lines to pass tools and materials; dig and backfill trenches; remove and spread stone; uncrate equipment and material; install and remove portable substation fences, barriers and safety signs; paint structures and equipment; climb station structures.
• Use various kinds of tapes, insulating materials, protective and insulating paints and varnishes, and understand proper application of each.
• Assist in making visual inspections such as check lights, heaters, circuit breaker counters, oil levels, and bus connections; read gauges such as voltmeters, ammeters, hydrometers, pressure and level gauges; apply start-run-stop tests on emergency generators, water and sump pumps and fire engine motors. Report abnormal conditions.
• Assist in various tests involving oil samples, connecting and operating portable and stationary oil handling equipment. Assist in electrical tests, TTR, Doble, core megger and resistance for transformer testing, etc.
• Assist in station switching including use of radio communication and/or direct instruction from higher classification, assist in checking equipment clearances and making de-energized tests, place grounds as directed.
• Knowledge and proficiency in steel and aerial lift rescue.
• Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required.
• Attend and participate in training and assist in the training of other employees as assigned.
• Use and operate various company vehicles, specialized equipment, hand and power tools.
• Operate company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts and specialized equipment. Perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment
• Use hand and power tools; operate portable generators, blowers and pumps; inspect and store personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge and use of various knots used in station work.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Become familiar with the Company's safety rules and practices and in the application of resuscitation and First Aid as presented in the Company's Safety Manual. Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations and practices.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Education requirements are listed below: 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. Work Experience requirement listed below: No previous work experience required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required. Travel requirements are expected > 50 % of the time

Physical demand requirements details are listed below:

Distance in feet to climb and work on a ladder/structure: 50 ft and higher Knowledge of print reading sufficient to interpret and apply information from drawings, instruction manuals, one-line diagrams, and associated documents.

Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the Company, all required training to advance to the next higher classification in the line of progression, or vacate the current classification.

Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Station Electrician A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.

Ability to deal with customers and other employees in a courteous and professional manner.

Ability to plan work and to properly instruct and brief others.

Employee shall obtain the appropriate valid commercial driver's license prior to the end of the designated probationary period.

Must meet all vehicle operation requirements ad designated by federal and/or state law.

Considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete work assignments.

Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

physical demands required for this job include but not limited to: Minimum Requirement Station Electrician Amount of Weight Lifted from Floor/Ground to Waist Level: 75 Amount of Weight to be Carried for 20 Feet: 60 Amount of Weight Lifted to Chest Level:50Amount of Weight Lifted to Eye Level:30 Distance to Walk Accumulated over the Course of an 8-Hour Shift:½ Mile Distance in Feet to Climb and Work on a Ladder/Structure:50 and Higher Distance in Feet to Ascend to and Work in a Bucket/Lift:100 and Higher (Tested at 60’)Ability to Discriminate between Colors:Yes (Tested)

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

N024-V75

Compensation Range:

$34.96 - $36.12

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

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