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P&C Field Technologist Assoc-Sr

P&C Field Technologist Assoc-Sr

CompanyAmerican Electric Power
LocationFrazeysburg, OH, USA
Salary$29.64 – $44.46
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or a Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology in a program accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
  • Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
  • Must be able to distinguish colors on a standard color blindness test
  • Working knowledge of current, potential, closing and trip circuits
  • Working knowledge of material such as cable, lugs, and wire as applied to protective relay and control circuits
  • Working knowledge of assembly, anchoring, and interchangeability of the various switchboard panel-support and through systems
  • Must have the ability to read, understand, and correct electrical prints and diagrams and the ability to use hand tools
  • Must demonstrate the ability to perform duties in an alert, safe, and business-like manner and the ability to deal with customers and other employees in a courteous and professional manner
  • Ability to interpret, analyze and transmit facts graphically, orally, and in writing clearly and precisely
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Test fundamental protection & control devices and equipment periodically and as required
  • Calibrate fundamental protection & control devices and equipment on a pre-established schedule and as required
  • Assist with switching at all voltage levels under the direction of the proper Dispatching Authority
  • Maintain test equipment in good working order
  • Maintain accurate records, reports and drawings as required
  • Operate a computer device to test, calibrate, and retrieve data from protection & control devices
  • Assist in the installation, maintenance, and operation of all relays, power line carrier sets, station SCADA, and associated communications equipment or cables as assigned
  • Troubleshoot and repair fundamental electromechanical relays
  • Troubleshoot and repair microprocessor based relays at the card level, such as replacing power supplies, communications cards, I/O cards, etc.
  • Assist with the diagnosis of equipment failures, protection mis-operations, and assist with corrective action to perform repairs and prevent recurrence
  • Ensure the circuitry, installation and operation of equipment is correct prior to placing equipment in service
  • Basic fault analysis: obtain oscillography data to determine if the protective devices operated as per their issued relay settings
  • Assisting a team in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new P&C systems for capital construction projects
  • Assist a trip testing team

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.