Transmission Field Technician - Operations & Maintenance

American Municipal Power, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC. is seeking a Transmission Operations – Field Technician to support field services, asset management, and project planning within AMP Transmission footprint.

The role reports to the Director of Transmission Operations and involves remote work from Danville, VA with travel across AMP locations. The position requires a two-year engineering-related degree, 5+ years in electric transmission field services, and familiarity with NERC standards.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in engineering or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electric transmission field services, maintenance or operations is preferred.
• Preferred knowledge of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability standards, processes and compliance obligations.
• Experience with Maximo CMMS software applications preferred.
• Must be deadline/critical path oriented and have a strong ability to prioritize.
• Strong verbal, written, and computer skills are essential; must demonstrate ability to build relationships.
• Must complete FERC Standards of Conduct training within 30 days of employment.
• Must be willing to travel to assigned project locations within AMP Transmission footprint.
• Residence in northwestern Ohio is desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AMPT system operations, maintenance, and field services.
• Provide guidance on assets, construction projects and planning for new projects.
• Assist in developing requests for proposals and manage third-party field service contractors.
• Help manage member O&M agreements including budgets, parts inventories, and mutual services.
• Assist in implementing asset management and emergency preparedness programs.
• Maintain maintenance files and databases.
• Collaborate with planning and engineering to identify capital projects and improve performance.
• Help establish equipment ratings and compliance with regulations.
• Provide operation and maintenance direction on assets and projects.
• Develop annual transmission operation and maintenance budgets.

Skills

Deadline oriented

Relationship building

Team player

Prioritization

Strong communication

Computer skills

Willingness to travel

NERC familiarity

Positive attitude

Education

Two-year degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC. is seeking a Transmission Operations – Field Technician to support field services, asset management, and project planning within AMP Transmission footprint.

The role reports to the Director of Transmission Operations and involves remote work from Danville, VA with travel across AMP locations. The position requires a two-year engineering-related degree, 5+ years in electric transmission field services, and familiarity with NERC standards.