Station Electrician: Power Systems & Maintenance Pro

AEP; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in Roanoke, VA seeks a skilled Station Electrician for work on energized and de-energized generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. The role includes maintenance, testing, inspection, and emergency response coordination to restore service promptly.

The candidate should live within 45 minutes of the John W. Vaughan Service Center and be prepared for overtime, shift work, and extensive travel. Relevant associate degree or military-equivalent training is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education.
• Military training and work experience of technical/technician nature may be considered equivalent.
• No previous work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts; after six months may assist with voltages above 750 volts under supervision.
• Assist in disassembling and maintaining station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, air ducts and related components.
• Install and maintain conduit, cable and wire; perform trenching, backfilling, and site preparation; install portable substation fences and safety signs.
• Make visual inspections, read gauges, and perform start-run-stop tests on emergency generators and pumps; report abnormal conditions.
• Operate company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts, and related equipment; use hand and power tools and ensure PPE compliance.
• Maintain records and prepare reports; participate in training and assist in training others.
• Be available for overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work; travel expected >50% of the time.

Education

Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology

Tools

Voltmeters

Ohmmeters

Ammeters

Insulation megger

Job description

AEP in Roanoke, VA seeks a skilled Station Electrician for work on energized and de-energized generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. The role includes maintenance, testing, inspection, and emergency response coordination to restore service promptly.

The candidate should live within 45 minutes of the John W. Vaughan Service Center and be prepared for overtime, shift work, and extensive travel. Relevant associate degree or military-equivalent training is required.