P&C Technician II - Sr. at American Electric Power

Abilene, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, Electric PowerIndustries

Requirements

Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field
No previous work experience required
Physical demand level is Heavy

Responsibilities

Assist in the performance of acceptance and installation tests on protection, control, and measurement devices and associated equipment in stations
Assist in the installation, maintenance, and operation of all power line carriers, station SCADA, and associated communications equipment or cables as assigned
Perform switching under direct supervision of qualified personnel following direction of the proper operating authority
Assist in the installation, maintenance, and operation of any new and added equipment or systems as assigned
Maintain test equipment and automotive equipment in good working order so that work can be performed safely and efficiently anywhere throughout the System
Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports and drawings as required
Assist employees of equal or higher classification
Perform all duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations, NERC and environmental compliance, and practices
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned
Test protection & control devices and equipment periodically and as required
Calibrate protection & control devices and equipment on a pre-established schedule and as required
Assist with diagnosis of trouble, mis-operation, or damage of equipment and assist with corrective action to affect repair and prevent recurrence
Operate a computer device to test, calibrate, and retrieve data from protection & control devices
Perform work associated with the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of all protection and control devices and related equipment (e.g., digital relays, electromechanical relays, intelligent electronic devices, Station Disturbance Recorders, digital fault recorders, oscillographs, event recorders, RTUs, station SCADA systems, statistical load metering, telemetering, transducers, power line carriers, tone, pilot wire, fiber and associated P&C communications equipment) under direct, immediate or general supervision
Respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required