Station Electrician C-A

Job Title

Performs all types of work involved in the construction, maintenance, rebuild, removal, operation, testing and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission and distribution facilities. Respond to emergency call-outs on station trouble and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Install and maintain all types of station equipment, both energized and de-energized. Select proper prints and/or drawings and interpret specifications in order to proceed with each part of the work without supervision.
• Use live line tools provided for station work. Install and remove controls, instruments, meters, relays and control wiring for new and existing stations; lay out panels from drawings; wire energized panels.
• Understand and use a phase sequence meter when required.
• Assemble, adjust and maintain disconnects, air breaks, bypass, ground and interrupter switches.
• Lead in performance of station ground resistance tests.
• Perform inspections, maintenance, adjustment and testing on all types of station equipment including, but not limited to, circuit breakers and operating mechanisms, network protectors and transformers, mobiles, reactors, and regulators.
• Check and inspect stations and equipment; locate, clear, report and correct irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• Perform SF6 gas processing, oil de-gasification, vacuum pumping, dew point testing and other electrical tests.
• Check parallel circuits, both wye and Delta, using a phasing device or potential transformer voltmeter.
• Make transformer tap changes and understand the voltage and turns ratios involved.
• Select and install replacement bushings, arresters and insulators.
• Make operational tests on equipment; radios, carrier current, telemetering, pilot wire and control equipment; adjust as necessary or as directed.
• Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required.
• Perform switching and grounding on transmission, distribution and generation lines and stations as required. Know the hazards involved with reactive controlling devices and coupling capacitors.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist. Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned. Perform all duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations, environmental compliance, and practices.
• Assist in conducting departmental safety meetings and training of other employees.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience. Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician); or recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor.
• Experience: Minimum of 24 months satisfactory combined work experience as a Station Electrician B or Station Electrician B-Certified or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal).
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required

Other Requirements:

• Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of either a Station Electrician B or Station Electrician B-Certified and 24 months of on the job experience or the equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of the stations in the territory assigned.
• Knowledge of print reading sufficient to interpret and apply information from drawings, instruction manuals, one-line diagrams, and associated documents
• Ability to deal with customers and other employees in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to plan work and to properly instruct and brief others.
• Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver's license. Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
• Familiarity with the Company safety rules and practices and proficiency in the application of resuscitation and First Aid as presented in the Company's Safety Manual.
• Considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete work assignments
• Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands required for this job include but not limited to Minimum Requirement Station Electrician Amount of Weight Lifted from Floor/Ground to Waist Level 75 Amount of Weight to be Carried for 20 Feet 60 Amount of Weight Lifted to Chest Level 50 Amount of Weight Lifted to Eye Level 30 Distance to Walk Accumulated over the Course of an 8-Hour Shift Mile Distance in Feet to Climb and Work on a Ladder/Structure 50 and Higher Distance in Feet to Ascend to and Work in a Bucket/Lift 100 and Higher (Tested at 60') Ability to Discriminate between Colors Yes (Tested)

Compensation Data:

• Compensation Grade: N024-V75
• Compensation Range: $34.96 - $56.52
• The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.