Transmission Operations - Field Technician (Danville, VA)

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.

JOB DESCRIPTIONThis position has the ability to report remotely out of Danville, VAPosition Title:

Transmission Operations – Field Technician (Danville, VA)Reports To:

Director Transmission OperationsFLSA Status:

Non-exemptBasic 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 northwestern Ohio is desired.