American Electric Power · 14 hours ago
Power Tech/Station Electrician Intern (full-time)
Lima, OH
Internship
Onsite
InternAmerican Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. The Power Tech/Station Electrician Intern will assist in the construction, maintenance, and inspection of generation, transmission, and distribution facilities, while working around energized equipment and performing various technical tasks.
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Responsibilities
Assist in performing all types of work involved in the construction, maintenance, rebuild, removal, operation, testing and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission and distribution facilities
Work on and/or around energized equipment (up to 260 volts)
Assist in disassembling and reassembling, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing of station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, regulators and capacitors, install and maintain station batteries; replace nitrogen bottles and air filters
Assist in station work such as installing conduit, pipe, cable and wire; use hand lines to pass tools and materials; dig and backfill trenches; remove and spread stone; uncrate equipment and material; install and remove portable substation fences, barriers and safety signs; paint structures and equipment; use ladders properly and safely
Use various kinds of tapes, insulating materials, protective and insulating paints and varnishes, and understand proper application of each
Select proper prints and/or drawings for various works and have a basic understanding of each
Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers and other test equipment associated with station work
Assist in station switching including use of radio communication and/or direct instruction from higher classification, assist in checking equipment clearances and making de-energized tests, place grounds as directed
Assist in making visual inspections such as check lights, heaters, circuit breaker counters, oil levels, and bus connections; read gauges such as voltmeters, ammeters, hydrometers, pressure and level gauges; apply start-run-stop tests on emergency generators, water and sump pumps. Report abnormal conditions
Assist in various tests involving oil samples, connecting and operating portable and stationary oil handling equipment. Assist in electrical tests, such as TTR, power factor, megger and resistance testing, etc
Attend and participate in training
Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations and practices
Qualification
Required
Must be high school graduate or have equivalent education and/or experience
Must be enrolled in a qualified two-year associate degree program in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology
Must be at least 18 years old
Must successfully complete all pre-employment selection procedures including drug screen, physical and background check
Must be physically able and willing to perform work in a field environment
Must successfully complete the Station Electrician Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work in teams
Must be able to work in accordance with established safety policies and procedures
Must be able to follow both written and verbal instruction
Must be able to provide both written and verbal instruction to others when necessary
Must be able to interpret data and apply information from drawings, instruction manuals, diagrams, and associated documents
Must be able to deal with customers and other employees in a courteous and professional manner
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be capable of obtaining a CDL (commercial driver's license)
Must be willing to travel
Must have working knowledge of computers and computer software applications
Preferred
One year toward completion of the two-year program is preferred
Basic knowledge of electricity, preferred
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Founded in 1906
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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