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Job Description: Reporting location to be determined either in San Benito or Pharr, Texas. Job Description P&C Field Technologist Job Family (Associate through Senior Technologist) to be determined based upon education and experience, this opening may be filled at any of these levels. P&C Field Technologist Assc. - grade 05P&C Field Technologist - grade 06P&C Field Technologist Sr. - grade 07 Position Summary Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS): Static Var Compensation (SVC), Reactive Power Controllers (RPC), Series Capacitors (SC), Synchronous Condensers, energy storage systems (NaS Batteries) and other advanced or emerging transmission technology systems and solutions for the transmission grid. The HVDC FACTS P&C Field T Technologist serves as a SME for FACTS equipment and is responsible for maintenance and commissioning as well as support for field troubleshooting and corrective maintenance of FACTS devices. Commissioning: FACTS P&C Field Technologists serve a key role during new projects assisting with the following: specification development, technical bid review/evaluation, design review, approve prints and other vendor documents, and commissioning the equipment in the field with support from local TFS. Operation and Maintenance: FACTS P&C Field Technologists are responsible for conducting preventative and corrective maintenance. This includes completing the annual work plan maintenance as well as field troubleshooting. This position will serve as the FACTS P&C Field Technologist in the western AEP footprint. Supporting FACTS devices in Texas. The FACTS P&C Field Technologists essential job functions are listed below: - Coordinate/Schedule the annual FACTS maintenance work plan
- Isolate de-energize equipment to be suitable for maintenance activities
- Provide on-site technical support and assistance necessary for the maintenance and repair of existing FACTS equipment
- Develop maintenance plans, inspection reports, and other documentation to record the maintenance and repair activities of the FACTS fleet
- Support AEP's documentation plan and record keeping efforts as it relates to the FACTS/HVDC equipment
- Coordinate procurement of replacement parts and manage warranty and service contact issues with vendors
- Provide on-site technical support and assistance necessary for the installation and commissioning of new FACTS equipment
- Lead in the investigation and remediation of equipment failures and operating events to insure the reliability of FACTS equipment
- Identify process improvement, asset renewal, and operational optimization plans for the existing FACTS devices
- Assist in the evaluation and performance analysis of FACTS equipment
- Support new FACTS project activities from project specification to final in service operation.
- Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy.
- Promote and enforce the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety & Health Programs.
- Demonstrate the highest communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and leadership skills. The FACTS P&C Field Technologists will develop relationships with other stakeholders internal and external to AEP. These groups include P&C, Station, Standards, FACTS vendors, and Contractors. The P&C Field Technologists coordinates between these groups and strives to resolve any conflicts that arise between them that may adversely affect the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of FACTS equipment.
This position requires extensive travel. Travel is required to support the Texas FACTS fleet, to meet with management and other stakeholders, to provide training to remotely located personnel (such as a dispatch center), and to meet with vendors. International travel may be required in order to work with overseas vendors. Requirements P&C Field Technologist Assc Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology in a program accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Experience: This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree. Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test(PAT) P&C Field Technologist Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology in a program accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Experience: 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 Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology in a program accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Experience: Has typically acquired 6 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)
- ID: #22605997
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State: Texas
Sanbenito
78586
Sanbenito
USA
- City: Sanbenito
- Salary:
USD
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- Job type: Permanent
- Showed: 2021-11-12
- Deadline: 2022-01-10
- Category: Systems/networking