Transmission Operations - Field Technician

American Municipal Power, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American Municipal Power, Inc. is hiring for a Transmission Operations – Field Technician covering Southwestern Ohio with occasional travel to Columbus. The role supports AMPT system operations, maintenance, and field services.

Requires 5+ years in electric transmission field services and a 2-year engineering-related degree; knowledge of NERC standards and Maximo CMMS is preferred. Travel to project sites is expected, with residence in SW Ohio desired.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in electric transmission field services, maintenance, or operations preferred.
• Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and compliance is a plus.
• Experience with Maximo CMMS software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field operation and maintenance activities, including managing third-party contractors.
• Support annual budgets, payment schedules, spare part inventories, and mutual services.
• Help implement asset management and emergency preparedness programs.
• Maintain maintenance files and databases for AMPT assets.

Skills

Electric transmission

Field services

Budgeting

Verbal & written communication

Project coordination

Deadline oriented

Education

Two-year degree in engineering

Tools

Maximo CMMS

NERC standards knowledge

Job description

This position has the ability to work remotely out of Southwestern Ohio with travel to Columbus and sites as needed.

Position Title: Transmission Operations – Field Technician (Southwestern Ohio)

Reports To: Director Transmission Operations

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Basic Functions

1. Assist with overseeing AMP Transmission (AMPT) system operations, maintenance, and field services.
2. Execute and implement processes, procedures, and documentation to insure AMPT facilities are maintained and operated within regulatory compliance and utilizing good utility practices.
3. Provide operational and maintenance guidance on AMPT owned assets, construction projects and potential new projects in planning.

Essential Functions

1. Participate in field operation and maintenance related activities including assisting in the development of requests for proposals, vetting, selecting, and managing third party companies and contractors to perform field services. Provide technical direction to companies and contractors.
2. Assist in managing AMPT-Member O&M agreements including preparation of annual budgets, payment schedules, spare part inventories and opportunities for mutual services.
3. Assist in implementing and managing an asset management program and emergency preparedness program.
4. Assist in developing and maintaining maintenance files and databases.
5. Collaborate with Transmission Planning and Transmission Engineering to identify and implement capital projects to improve operational performance.
6. Assist in implementing equipment ratings and guidelines for electric equipment to ensure proper operation, maintenance, and compliance with applicable regulations.
7. Assist in providing operation and maintenance direction, support, and guidance on AMPT owned assets, potential new projects in planning and construction projects.
8. Assist in development of annual transmission operation and maintenance budget.
9. Work in close collaboration with transmission engineering, transmission planning, transmission project management and other departments and stakeholders to successfully accomplish tasks.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications

1. A two-year degree in engineering or related field is preferred. Other combinations of skills and experience may be accepted upon review.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in electric transmission field services, maintenance or operations is preferred. Experience in similar fields may be considered.
3. Preferred knowledge of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability standards, processes and compliance obligations.
4. Experience with Maximo computerized maintenance management system software applications preferred.
5. Must be deadline/critical path oriented and have a strong ability to prioritize.
6. Strong verbal, written, and computer skills are essential; must demonstrate previous success in building effective business relationships. Must have a positive attitude and work well within a small team.
7. Must successfully complete FERC Standards of Conduct compliance training within 30 days of employment.
8. Must be willing to travel to assigned project locations throughout the AMP Transmission footprint.
9. Residence in southwestern Ohio is desired.