Equipment Specialist

Indiana Michigan Power (AEP)Vernon, TX$88k–$129k/yr

Credentials that matter

Skills and tools

  • Station Electrical Equipment
  • Power Transformers
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Test Equipment

Required qualifications

Associate's degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education/experience. Equivalent military training in technical/technician fields (aviation, nuclear instrumentation) accepted. Minimum 3 years' experience in Station or Protection & Control related activities. Recent experience (within 6 months) as Station Electrician or equivalent with another utility or contractor preferred.

About this role

Equipment Specialist role at a nuclear power station focused on planning, testing, receiving, storing, assembling, adjusting, and repairing station electrical equipment including power transformers, reactors, circuit breakers, and associated accessories. Requires hands-on technical expertise, ability to instruct others, and coordination with contractors on modernization and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

  • Instruct others or perform routine and emergency tests on station electrical equipment as required
  • Prepare and maintain station electrical equipment records
  • Develop and assist with presentations in Centralized Station Electrician Training Schools
  • Coordinate bidding contracts and monitor contractor performance
  • Investigate failures or malfunctions of electrical equipment, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions
  • Check all details of installation and release electrical equipment for operation
  • Perform or direct modernization and rebuilding of station electrical equipment

Preferred qualifications

Working knowledge of PCs and various types of test equipment

Location, schedule, and travel

Heavy physical demand; exerting 50–100 lbs occasionally, 25–50 lbs frequently, and/or 10–20 lbs constantly to move objects

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Equipment Specialist

Indiana Michigan Power (AEP) · $88k–$129k/yr

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