Station Electrician: Power Grid Maintenance & Emergency

American Electric Power; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks Station Electricians to maintain and troubleshoot energized and de-energized transmission and distribution facilities. The role requires traveling >50%, overtime, and working with high-voltage equipment. Training and progression within C, B, A levels are provided.

Applicants must meet education requirements (associate degree or equivalent) and possess CDL where applicable. The role emphasizes safety, inspections, and hands-on maintenance across Beckley, WV and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education/experience in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance.
• Military training/experience considered equivalent.
• CDL license may be required for certain roles.

Responsibilities

• Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts and higher with supervision.
• Read prints and drawings for various work tasks.
• Operate test equipment (voltmeters, ammeters, megger, etc.).
• Disassemble/assemble and maintain station transformers and equipment.
• Install/maintain batteries, conduits, cables, and safety features.
• Inspect equipment, read gauges, report abnormal conditions.
• Operate and maintain company vehicles and heavy equipment.

Skills

Emergency response

Print reading

Safety compliance

Field instrumentation

Education

Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology

Military training / equivalent experience

Valid Class A CDL

Tools

Voltmeters

Meggers

Hydrometers

One-line diagrams

Job description

American Electric Power seeks Station Electricians to maintain and troubleshoot energized and de-energized transmission and distribution facilities. The role requires traveling >50%, overtime, and working with high-voltage equipment. Training and progression within C, B, A levels are provided.

Applicants must meet education requirements (associate degree or equivalent) and possess CDL where applicable. The role emphasizes safety, inspections, and hands-on maintenance across Beckley, WV and