Technician Assc – Sr

Technician Assc – Sr

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of related utility industry work experience; or an associate’s degree in electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields plus 2 years of related utility industry work experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related utility industry work experience.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields, with a minimum of 4 years of related utility industry work experience, OR High school diploma or GED, with a minimum of 6 years of related utility industry work experience, including experience in work activities and projects requiring technical engineering knowledge. Meets expectations of the Technician level.
• Valid Driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Possesses technical knowledge acquired from an Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Gains knowledge of standards, codes, and regulations relevant to area of assignment.
• Gains knowledge with pertinent equipment, material, systems, and business processes.
• Assists employees in handling defined portions of routine problems when beneficial to AEP.
• Possesses basic computer literacy, knowledge, and skills.
• Performs work activities as assigned and coached by higher level employees.
• Demonstrates ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.
• Plans work in accordance with AEP standard planning practices.
• Prioritizes routine work to meet the demands of the company.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Applies technical knowledge and experience in resolving problems encountered in assigned work.
• Uses initiative in looking for opportunities to improve the process and increase job knowledge/technical skills.
• Seeks out, compiles, analyzes, and interprets information necessary to perform work activities and solve problems.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Assists in the preparation of technical reports and papers.
• Demonstrates the ability to be a team player.
• Relates to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner.
• Develops decision-making skills based on sound judgment and job knowledge.
• Develops an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the local organizational unit.
• Uses knowledge and experience to perform cost effective work in an efficient manner.
• Exhibits understanding of pertinent equipment, material, systems, and processes.
• Possesses intermediate level of computer literacy knowledge/skills.
• Understands and works within appropriate policies and follows procedures.
• Provides training and guidance to employees where beneficial.
• Develops knowledge of time constraints for work activities and makes proper adjustments where needed.
• Actively seeks out information to increase technical knowledge and job skills where beneficial to AEP.
• Contributes to team goals.
• Begins networking with peers to share information and encourage cooperation.
• Develops a Win-Win relationship.
• Understands corporate goals.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and perform technical functions required in relevant area of assignment.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to use technical and computer tools to perform assignments in most cost-effective method possible.
• Ensures compliance with standards, codes, regulations, practices, and procedures in area of assignment.
• Develops and may assist in the delivery of training to other employees and sections on employee’s area of expertise.
• May assist in leading the work activities within work group, team, department or other corporate entity as necessary to perform all routine engineering technical assignments.
• Prepares cost estimates for non-routine work, i.e. special projects.
• Uses records to plan future work.
• Plans, organizes and conducts meetings.
• May plan work and suggests work plans of others to complete non-routine work within time constraints.
• May coordinate work with suppliers and internal or external customers.
• Reviews trends of material and equipment performance and initiate necessary corrective action.
• Demonstrates the ability to work beyond routine assignments on moderate to complex issues.
• Seeks to broaden knowledge in areas of the company and industry which will complement acquired technical skills.
• Leads and facilitates meetings effectively.
• Networks with peers inside and outside the AEP System.
• Identifies key stakeholders.
• Uses informal network to get things done.
• Develops and presents technical reports clearly, concisely and effectively.
• Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist.
• Makes decisions that may affect the operations or results of the section, and which may impact the business unit.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle conflicting interests related to projects or special tasks.
• Also demonstrates the ability to analyze options and risks.
• Exhibits awareness of AEP’s competitive position and how business decisions impact their organizational units.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.