Station Servicer

AEP Service Corporation; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in Charleston, WV is seeking a Station Servicer to support installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, repair and removal of station equipment. You will respond to emergencies and coordinate rapid service restoration for customers, under supervision as required.

The role requires living within 45 minutes of the North Charleston Service Center and adherence to safety and commissioning procedures to ensure NERC compliance.

Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of electricity and station equipment functions.
• Experience with maintenance and repair tasks in electrical infrastructure is preferred.
• Willingness to relocate within 45 minutes of the North Charleston Service Center.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls on station trouble and coordinate prompt restoration of service.
• Perform routine and emergency switching operations at substations.
• Inspect and oversee maintenance contractors; report major repairs as required.
• Lead DC Supply installation and repair work and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain records and prepare reports using standard Asset software.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Maintenance experience

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology

Job description

Job Summary

The Station Servicer performs all types of work involved in the installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, repair and removal of station-related equipment. Respond to emergency call-outs on station trouble and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below.

Job Description

The successful candidate must live (or be willing to relocate at their own expense) within 45 minutes safe driving distance of the North Charleston Service Center, 404 29th Street West; Charleston, WV 25635.

What You’ll Do

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Respond to emergency calls on station trouble; analyze station conditions following failures and repair if safe and practicable, otherwise, coordinate prompt restoration of service, including the performance of emergency switching.
• Perform routine and emergency switching operations at substations as directed by proper authority, in accordance with station procedures.
• Perform switching operations for line construction and maintenance activities as required.
• Be proficient at EHV switching as necessary.
• Assume ownership of assigned stations and inspect on required schedule; oversight of maintenance contractors, as required; make minor repairs following inspection; report conditions requiring major repairs to proper authority.
• Independently perform minor maintenance activities as required.
• (LTC Filter replacements, Gas additions to breakers and transformers, Replace fan motors and contactors, repair animal mitigation)
• Perform repairs of FACTS devices and unique station equipment if in assigned area.
• Collect data via approved method of asset management software; Report all unusual conditions and report readings of meters, and forward to a designated place; check relay operations, batteries, chargers, temperatures, regulators, pumps, cooling equipment, supplies, etc.; renew transformer fuses; change nitrogen tanks on equipment as required.
• Adhere to and understand all DC Supply Maintenance and commissioning procedures to ensure NERC Compliance and proper equipment operation.
• Lead DC Supply installation and repair work in area while ensuring proper documentation.
• Perform periodic inspections on equipment such as radios, carrier current, telemetering, pilot wire and control equipment, and other required communication systems to ensure NERC compliance.
• Be responsible for monitoring and tracking of station inspection workplan progress and reporting for assigned stations.
• Perform minor environmental cleanup and proper reporting of environmental issues; collect oil samples for periodic testing programs.
• Perform thorough station perimeter inspection; Investigate acts of theft and vandalism of Company station facilities within assigned area; coordinate investigations by law enforcement authorities, as required.
• Maintain station lighting and security systems; replace control cells, outdoor light lamps, and replace battery as required.
• Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment and perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required using standard Asset software within required intervals.
• Assist in conducting departmental safety meetings and training of other employees.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the Company safety rules and operating regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Respond to a high percentage of call-out assignments.

What We’re Looking For

Education

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.

Work Experience

• 24 months' satisfactory work experience as a Station Servicer A
• 24 months of satisfactory work experience as a Station Electrician A with additional requirements.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required

Other Requirements

Thorough working knowledge and understanding of the principles of electricity, and the construction, maintenance, operation and function of station equipment and related standards. Thorough working knowledge of Transmissio