Station Electrician: Energized Systems Technician

American Electric Power; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Station Electrician in Texas to perform construction, maintenance, testing and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission and distribution facilities. You may respond to emergency call-outs and assist with prompt restoration of service to customers.

Qualifications include an associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance or equivalent, and recent experience as a Station Electrician or similar role.

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.

Responsibilities

• Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts, with progression to higher voltages under supervision.
• Select proper prints and drawings for various work.
• Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation megger and other test equipment.
• Assist in disassembling and reassembling, inspecting, maintenance, and repairing of station equipment and components.
• Assist in station work such as installing conduit, cable and wire; dig trenches and lay out equipment.

Skills

Print reading

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology

Tools

Voltmeters

Ohmmeters

Ammeters

Insulation megger

Test equipment

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Station Electrician in Texas to perform construction, maintenance, testing and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission and distribution facilities. You may respond to emergency call-outs and assist with prompt restoration of service to customers.

Qualifications include an associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance or equivalent, and recent experience as a Station Electrician or similar role.