Station Electrician C-a
Company | American Electric Power |
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Location | Wichita County, TX, USA |
Salary | $33.61 – $34.73 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Associate’s |
Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- 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)
- Recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another utility or contractor
- Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required
- Travel requirements are expected > 50 % of the time
- Must satisfactorily complete all required training to advance to the next higher classification in the line of progression, or vacate the current classification
- Employee shall obtain the appropriate valid commercial driver’s license prior to the end of the designated probationary period
- Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law
- Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
Responsibilities
- Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts
- Assist in work on conductors and equipment energized at voltages above 750 volts with direct supervision
- Select proper prints and/or drawings for various work and have a basic understanding of each
- Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers and other test equipment associated with station work
- Assist in disassembling and reassembling, inspecting, maintenance, and repairing of station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, network protectors and transformers, air ducts and heat exchangers
- Install and maintain station batteries; replace nitrogen bottles and air filters
- Assist in station work such as installing conduit, pipe, cable and wire; use hand lines to pass tools and materials; dig and backfill trenches; remove and spread stone; uncrate equipment and material; install and remove portable substation fences, barriers and safety signs; paint structures and equipment; climb station structures
- Use various kinds of tapes, insulating materials, protective and insulating paints and varnishes, and understand proper application of each
- Assist in making visual inspections such as check lights, heaters, circuit breaker counters, oil levels, and bus connections; read gauges such as voltmeters, ammeters, hydrometers, pressure and level gauges; apply start-run-stop tests on emergency generators, water and sump pumps and fire engine motors
- Report abnormal conditions
- Replace lamps, switches, duplex outlets, dry cells; install and maintain signal and communication systems
- Assist in various tests involving oil samples, connecting and operating portable and stationary oil handling equipment
- Assist in electrical tests, TTR, Doble, core megger and resistance for transformer testing, etc.
- Assist in station switching including use of radio communication and/or direct instruction from higher classification
- Assist in checking equipment clearances and making de-energized tests, place grounds as directed
- Knowledge and proficiency in steel and aerial lift rescue
- Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required
- Attend and participate in training and assist in the training of other employees as assigned
- Use and operate various company vehicles, specialized equipment, hand and power tools
- Operate company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts and specialized equipment
- Perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment
- Use hand and power tools; operate portable generators, blowers and pumps; inspect and store personal protective equipment
- Knowledge and use of various knots used in station work
- Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned
- Assist employees of equal or higher classification; direct the work of employees assigned to assist
- Become familiar with the Company’s safety rules and practices and in the application of resuscitation and First Aid as presented in the Company’s Safety Manual
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.