American Electric Power · 1 day ago
Equipment Specialist
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$47.72/hr - $60.06/hr
3+ years expAmerican Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe and innovative energy solutions. The Equipment Specialist is responsible for planning, testing, and repairing Station equipment and ensuring the proper functioning of electrical systems.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
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 performance of contractors
Investigate failures or malfunctions of electrical equipment, make reports to proper parties, and recommend corrective action as required
Check all details of installation and release electrical equipment for operation
Perform or direct modernization and rebuilding of Station electrical equipment
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience
Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation and nuclear instrumentation technician); or recent experience (within last 6 months) as a Station Electrician or equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor
Work experience should include a minimum of 3 years' in Station or Protection & Control related activities
Physical demand level is Heavy
Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience
Work experience should include a minimum of 5 years' in Station or Protection & Control related activities
A good working knowledge of PC's and various types of test equipment is required
Physical demand level is Heavy
Preferred
A good working knowledge of PC's and various types of test equipment
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.03BKey Investors
GRIP ProgramInvenergy
2025-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $3.5B
2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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