Station Electrician - Power Grid Maintenance & Emergencies

AEP

Bartlesville (OK)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 81,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in Bartlesville, OK seeks a Station Electrician to install, maintain, and test energized and de-energized station equipment. The role requires interpreting drawings, performing live-line work, and leading grounding and insulation tasks across transmission and distribution facilities.

The position involves extensive safety procedures, potential travel, and a requirement for a valid Class A CDL.

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 electric utility or contractor.
Valid Class A CDL is required.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain all types of station equipment, both energized and de-energized.
Interpret specifications by selecting proper prints/drawings to proceed with work without supervision.
Perform live-line work and install/remove controls, meters, relays and control wiring; wire energized panels.
Lead in performance of station ground resistance tests and inspect equipment including circuit breakers and transformers.
Check stations for irregularities and perform SF6 gas processing and other electrical tests.
Perform switching and grounding on transmission, distribution and generation lines and stations as required.