Station Electrician C through A
Company: American Electric Power
Location: Dale
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description:***This position requires a safe driving
distance of 45 minutes to the Dale Service Center***Perform all
types of work involved in the construction, maintenance, rebuild,
removal, operation, testing and inspection of energized or
de-energized generation, transmission and distribution facilities.
Assist in responding to emergency call-outs on station trouble and
coordinating prompt restoration of service to customers as
required. The following list sets forth the principal duties
required with the degree of supervision normally given. 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
- Station Electrician or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the
task or work to be performed, and is capable of performing the
appropriate emergency rescue.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed
below:1) Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts. After six
months in classification, employee shall assist in work on
conductors and equipment energized at voltages above 750 volts with
direct supervision or assistance of personnel in higher
classification.1. Select proper prints and/or drawings for various
work and have a basic understanding of each. 2. Use voltmeters,
ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers and other test equipment
associated with station work.2) Assist in disassembling and
reassembling, inspecting, maintenance, and repairing of station
transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating
machinery, network protectors and transformers, air ducts and heat
exchangers; install and maintain station batteries; replace
nitrogen bottles and air filters.3) Assist in station work such as
installing conduit, pipe, cable and wire; use hand lines to pass
tools and materials; dig and backfill trenches; remove and spread
stone; uncrate equipment and material; install and remove portable
substation fences, barriers and safety signs; paint structures and
equipment; climb station structures.1. Use various kinds of tapes,
insulating materials, protective and insulating paints and
varnishes, and understand proper application of each.4) Assist in
making visual inspections such as check lights, heaters, circuit
breaker counters, oil levels, and bus connections; read gauges such
as voltmeters, ammeters, hydrometers, pressure and level gauges;
apply start-run-stop tests on emergency generators, water and sump
pumps and fire engine motors. Report abnormal conditions.1. Replace
lamps, switches, duplex outlets, dry cells; install and maintain
signal and communication systems. 2. Assist in various tests
involving oil samples, connecting and operating portable and
stationary oil handling equipment. Assist in electrical tests, TTR,
Doble, core megger and resistance for transformer testing, etc.5)
Assist in station switching including use of radio communication
and/or direct instruction from higher classification, assist in
checking equipment clearances and making de-energized tests, place
grounds as directed.6) Knowledge and proficiency in steel and
aerial lift rescue.7) Maintain records and prepare and submit
reports as required.8) Attend and participate in training and
assist in the training of other employees as assigned.9) Use and
operate various company vehicles, specialized equipment, hand and
power tools.1. Operate company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts and
specialized equipment. Perform duties incidental to the operation
of such equipment 2. Use hand and power tools; operate portable
generators, blowers and pumps; inspect and store personal
protective equipment. 3. Knowledge and use of various knots used in
station work.10) Perform similar or less skilled work as
assigned.11) Assist employees of equal or higher classification;
direct the work of employees assigned to assist.12) Become familiar
with the Company's safety rules and practices and in the
application of resuscitation and First Aid as presented in the
Company's Safety Manual. Perform duties in accordance with the
Company's safety rules and operating regulations and
practices.RequirementsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Education requirements
are listed below:
Keywords: American Electric Power, Evansville , Station Electrician C through A, Professions , Dale, Indiana
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