Substation Servicer C: Electric Utility Tech

American Electric Power; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Station Servicer to support construction, maintenance, testing, and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission and distribution stations. The role progresses from assigned area to Station Servicer and involves responding to emergencies and restoring service promptly.

Responsibilities include inspecting and maintaining substation equipment, performing switching, and following NERC/compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education/experience in electrical maintenance.
• Military or industry experience may substitute formal education.
• Recent experience as Station Servicer/Electrician considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, maintain, and repair substation facilities and equipment.
• Perform routine and emergency switching per procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate prompt restoration of service.
• Work on energized equipment within voltage and supervision limits.
• Maintain transformers, switchgear, batteries, and related equipment.
• Install and maintain station conduits, cables, and control systems.
• Use testing equipment and perform transformer, insulation, and oil tests.
• Record readings, identify abnormal conditions, and report needs.
• Perform transmission/distribution switching and align with safety rules.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Reading drawings/diagrams

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Emergency response

Education

Associate degree in electrical/maintenance tech

Military training or equivalent experience

Experience as Station Electrician or similar

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Station Servicer to support construction, maintenance, testing, and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission and distribution stations. The role progresses from assigned area to Station Servicer and involves responding to emergencies and restoring service promptly.

Responsibilities include inspecting and maintaining substation equipment, performing switching, and following NERC/compliance requirements.