American Electric Power · 15 hours ago
Protection & Control Field Supv
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $151K/yr
5+ years expAmerican Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe and reliable energy solutions. The Protection & Control Field Supervisor is responsible for supervising the installation, operation, and maintenance of relay and protective equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing field activities during outages.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Lead, facilitate, and coordinate the work activities of others within the work group
Supervise the review of relay and control schemes for proper application to ensure proper operation and protection of all equipment
Supervise the preparation of schedules and work for relay recalibration; testing; and maintenance of protective relays, controls, RTU, DAS, DMS, and fault recorders
Supervise the installation of switchboards, control houses, and protective and control schemes required for temporary use in stations during construction and/or maintenance
Supervise the analysis of interruption reports and oscillograms to advise customers in regard to relay scheme problems
Supervise the maintenance of records of relay testing, relay settings, calibration, BCT ratios, and other pertinent information on all stations ensuring compliance with all NERC, FERC, and local regulatory requirements
Supervise the development of project cost and man-hour estimates for protection and control construction projects. Authorize protection and control transmission construction work by contract forces, including verification of work performed
Assist with and advise on restoration efforts during equipment failures or storms to return facilities to service
Consult with and provide input to the Technical Service support group for the development and scheduling of annual maintenance work plan. Supervisor is responsible for completion of P&C work plan
Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited institution in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology or related discipline and typically requires five (5) years of related work experience in protection and control-related activities
OR an Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology or related degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of work experience in protection and control-related activities
Strong teamwork skills which include collaboration
Lead, facilitate, and coordinate the work activities of others within the work group
Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 mins of the Columbus Transmission Service Center (580 Old Morrison Road Columbus, Ohio 43213)
Benefits
A Relocation package is being offered to assist in relocation requirements
AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
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$5.03BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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