American Electric Power

P&C Technician

American Electric Power$72K — $89K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • Military training in a technical field may substitute for formal education.
  • Willingness to complete qualifications for higher classification as required.
  • Ability to acquire knowledge and skills for the role of P & C Technician Sr.
  • Valid state driver's license and compliance with vehicle operation requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with acceptance and installation tests on protection and control devices.
  • Install, maintain, and operate power line carriers and SCADA communication equipment.
  • Perform switching under supervision following proper procedures.
  • Maintain test and automotive equipment in good working order.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
  • Diagnose equipment issues and assist with repairs.
  • Calibrate and test protection and control devices as scheduled.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive safety training and operating regulations adherence.
  • Opportunities for career progression within P & C classification.
  • Support for individuals to gain necessary skills for advancement.
  • Possibility of overtime and varied travel assignments.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
06-15-2026
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

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • 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.


WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Education requirements are listed below: Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology or related technology field; or equivalent education and/or experience.*
*Equivalent education and/or experience will be determined by the hiring manager and will be limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician).

Work Experience requirement listed below: No previous work experience required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Heavy .These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.

  • Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression, or vacate the current classification.
  • Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (P & C Technician Sr in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
  • 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.
  • Considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete work assignments.
  • Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT)


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

List any physical demands required for position Minimum Requirement P&C Technician /Electrician Amount of Weight Lifted from Floor/Ground to Waist Level 60 Amount of Weight to be Carried for 20 Feet 50 Amount of Weight Lifted to Chest Level 30 Amount of Weight Lifted to Eye Level 30 Distance to Walk Accumulated over the Course of an 8-Hour Shift 1 Mile Distance in Feet to Climb and Work on a Ladder/Structure 20 and Higher Distance in Feet to Ascend to and Work in a Bucket/Lift 100 and Higher (Tested at 60') Ability to Discriminate between Colors Yes (Tested)

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

N024-V68

Compensation Range:

$34.96 - $43.11

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H - Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

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