Station Electrician: Critical Grid Maintenance & Response

AEP Texas Company, Inc.; Uvalde (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Texas Company, Inc. is seeking a Station Electrician B to install, maintain and test energized and de-energized station equipment across transmission and distribution facilities in Texas.

You will read prints, interpret specifications, perform SF6 processing, switchgear operations, and ground testing. A valid CDL and willingness to travel may be required; heavy overtime could apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 24 months experience as a Station Electrician B or B-Certified.
• Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Must pass Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and travel/overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain station equipment, energized and de-energized.
• Interpret prints and drawings; lay out and wire panels.
• Perform switching, grounding, and performance tests on equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Print reading

Obstacle/problem solving

Education

Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology

Tools

Live line tools

Phase sequence meter

Job description

AEP Texas Company, Inc. is seeking a Station Electrician B to install, maintain and test energized and de-energized station equipment across transmission and distribution facilities in Texas.

You will read prints, interpret specifications, perform SF6 processing, switchgear operations, and ground testing. A valid CDL and willingness to travel may be required; heavy overtime could apply.