Job Description

P&C Electrician

AEP is seeking a P&C Electrician C to P&C Electrician A for the Texarkana Area. Residency Requirements: Successful Candidate must live within a 30 mile radius of the Texarkana Service Center

What You'll Do

• Assist in the performance of acceptance and installation tests on protection, control, and measurement devices and associated equipment in stations.
• 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 and devices.
• 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.

What We're Looking For:

P&C Electrician C

Education: Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or related technology field.

Experience: No previous work experience required. Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (P & C Electrician A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.

Considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete work assignments. Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

License/Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.

Other Must Have:

Amount of weight lifted from floor/ground to waist level: 60 pounds.

Amount of weight to be carried for 20 feet: 50 pounds.

Amount of weight lifted to chest level: 30 pounds.

Amount of weight lifted to eye level: 30 pounds.

Distance to walk accumulated over the course of an 8 hour shift: 1 mile.

Distance in feet to climb and work on a ladder/structure: 20 feet and higher.

Distance in feet to ascend to and work in a bucket/lift: 100 feet and higher (tested at 60 feet).

Ability to discriminate between colors: Yes (tested).

Competencies

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION ABILITY

PROBLEM-SOLVING AND INITIATIVE

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

DECISION MAKING AND BUSINESS AWARENESS CHARACTERISTICS

P&C Electrician B

Education: Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field.

Experience: Minimum of 24 months satisfactory work experience as a P&C Electrician C or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal).

Other Must Have:

Amount of weight lifted from floor/ground to waist level: 60 pounds.

Amount of weight to be carried for 20 feet: 50 pounds.

Amount of weight lifted to chest level: 30 pounds.

Amount of weight lifted to eye level: 30 pounds.

Distance to walk accumulated over the course of an 8 hour shift: 1 mile.

Distance in feet to climb and work on a ladder/structure: 20 feet and higher.

Distance in feet to ascend to and work in a bucket/lift: 100 feet and higher (tested at 60 feet).

Ability to discriminate between colors: Yes (tested).

Competencies

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

LEADERSHIP AND GUIDANCE

PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION ABILITY

PROBLEM-SOLVING AND INITIATIVE

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

DECISION MAKING AND BUSINESS AWARENESS CHARACTERISTICS

P&C Electrician A

Education: Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field.

Experience: Minimum of 24 months satisfactory combined work experience as a P&C Electrician B or P&C Electrician B Certified or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal).

Other Must Have:

Amount of weight lifted from floor/ground to waist level: 60 pounds.

Amount of weight to be carried for 20 feet: 50 pounds.

Amount of weight lifted to chest level: 30 pounds.

Amount of weight lifted to eye level: 30 pounds.

Distance to walk accumulated over the course of an 8 hour shift: 1 mile.

Distance in feet to climb and work on a ladder/structure: 20 feet and higher.

Distance in feet to ascend to and work in a bucket/lift: 100 feet and higher (tested at 60 feet).

Ability to discriminate between colors: Yes (tested).

Competencies

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

LEADERSHIP AND GUIDANCE

PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION ABILITY

PROBLEM-SOLVING AND INITIATIVE

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

DECISION MAKING AND BUSINESS AWARENESS CHARACTERISTICS

Where You'll Work: Texarkana, TX

What You'll Get: In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities.

Compensation: $37.50 - $62.38

Physical Demands: 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

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