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.
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 the on-site technical lead with directing the activities of contract wireman and the activities of other P&C field personnel assigned to their project.
Assist a trip testing team.
Requirements
P&C Field Technologist Assoc.:
Education:
This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree.
Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Must be able to distinguish colors on a standard color blindness test.
P&C Field Technologist:
Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles.
Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
P&C Field Technologist Sr.:
Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (All Levels):
Working knowledge of current, potential, closin
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Job Posting End Date
06-19-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
Perform work associated with the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of fundamental protection and control devices and related equipment under general supervision. Such devices and equipment includes but is not limited to digital relays, electromechanical relays, intelligent electronic devices, Station Disturbance Recorders (SDR), digital fault recorders (DFR), event recorders, RTU's and station SCADA systems, statistical load metering, telemetering and transducers. Additionally, install, maintain and operate all power line carriers (PLC), tone, pilot wire, fiber and associated P&C communications equipment. Respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below.
Job Description
P&C Field Technologist Assoc. - Sr.:
Aep · Canton, OH