P&C FS Technician Or Engineer (montgomery, AL)

Protection And Control Field Services Test Engineer Or Technician

The APC Power Delivery Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services department is seeking a Test Engineer or Technician for the Southern Region. This position's location is in Montgomery, Alabama at the Southern Division Complex. This position is responsible for the commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of transmission and distribution substation protective relay and control systems.

This position will be filled as a non-exempt level 6-9 based upon education, experience, and ability of the selected individual. The major job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Know and follow safe behaviors including all rules and procedures
• Perform operational checks and tests on various substation equipment including but not limited to microprocessor and electromechanical relays and controls, current transformers, potential transformers, power circuit breakers, transformers, regulators, power line carrier radio, traps and tuners
• Troubleshoot and perform preventive and emergent maintenance on previously listed substation equipment
• Operate and interpret readings from test equipment such as digital multi-meters, digital oscilloscopes, insulation testers, relay test sets, and radio frequency measurement equipment
• Verify that wiring construction work is performed in accordance with detailed design print documentation
• Document all completed work in accordance with policies and procedures
• Provide technical guidance and direction to other groups on protection and control issues
• Respond to system problems during after hours on-call rotations
• Provide top level customer service to internal and external customers

Job Requirements

Education

• Engineers: 4-year BS Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited school (Electrical preferred however other disciplines may be considered with sufficient relevant experience)
• Technicians: 2 or 4 year AS/BS/BET Degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or equivalent military electronics training

Experience

• Electromechanical or microprocessor protection relay installation and testing is desired
• Microprocessor IED and/or PLC technology installation and testing is desired
• Field experience commissioning and/or maintaining electrical equipment is desired
• Basic understanding of electrical protection and/or control circuitry is desired
• Current work experience within APC Power Delivery is preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent computer skills
• Proven troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of safe work practices
• Familiarity with substation equipment is preferred
• Exercise clear judgment in critical situations
• Make timely, rational decisions where errors can result in negative results
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to read electrical blueprint/schematic drawings is desirable
• Good writing and communication skills

Behavioral Attributes

• Safety minded
• Dependable, reliable, thorough
• Self-starter, independent and team member
• High attention to detail
• Committed, timely
• Innovative, student, always learning
• Customer focused, spirit of excellence

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must pass background investigation and requirements for access at Southern Nuclear and Transmission facilities
• Must become certified for the Official Clearance list within one year of hire date, required for employment
• Must be available to work outside normal business hours and occasionally stay out of town for periods of time
• Must work outdoors in inclement weather and frequently travel (75%) away from office within the coverage area
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to commutable distance of the Montgomery, Alabama office location. Relocation package is not available.