Assist in the performance of acceptance and installation tests on protection, control, and measurement devices and associated equipment in stations.
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.
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
Requirements
P&C Technician II: (Start $30.12, $31.24, $32.32, $33.49- increase every 6 months, until reach top level, then move to next classification in job family)
Education requirements are listed below: Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field.
Work Experience requirement listed below: No previous work experience required.
P&C Technician I: ($37.33, $38.49- increase every 6 months, until reach top level, then move to next classification in job family)
Education requirements are listed below: Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field
Work Experience requirement listed below: Minimum of 24 months satisfactory work experience as a P&C Technician II or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal).
P&C Technician Sr.: (Start $59.97)
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 Technician I or P&C Technician I Certified or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal).
These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expect
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Job Posting End Date
06-08-2026 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 all protection and control devices and related equipment under direct, immediate or 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), oscillographs and 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. The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions: DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task. GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of equal or higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site. QUALIFIED PERSON ' P&C Technician or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed, and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.
Job Description
P&C Technician II - P&C Technician Sr.:
Aep · Columbus, OH