Job 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 Engineer/Engineering 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

　　Job Description

　　Commissioning:

　　AEP FACTS employees 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 employees are responsible for assisting local TFS crews in conducting preventative and corrective maintenance.

　　This includes completing the annual work plan maintenance as well as field troubleshooting.

　　This position will serve as one of the FACTS engineers/technologists in the Western AEP footprint. Supporting FACTS devices in in and around the San Angelo area.

　　The essential job functions for this position are listed below: Coordinate/Schedule the annual FACTS maintenance work plan

　　Provide on-site 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.

　　This position requires extensive travel. Travel is required to support the 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.

　　Minimum Requirements

　　ENGINEER (GRADE 7)

　　BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master’s degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET; Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.

　　*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

　　Acceptable alternatives are

　　A bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or

　　A bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited bachelor’s program.

　　ENGINEER SR (GRADE 8)

　　BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 4 years of related engineering experience along with a master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.

　　*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

　　Acceptable alternatives are

　　A bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or

　　A bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited bachelor's program.

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

　　Engineering Technologist (Grade 7)

　　Has typically acquired four (4) or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles; Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology* in a program accredited by ABET*. A degree in engineering technology is the preferred degree: however, engineering degrees will also be considered. **ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternatives are (1) a Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or (2) a Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology (non-ABET) plus a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering technology from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.Engineering Technologist Sr (Grade 8)

　　Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related experience in work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering technology principles; Bachelor's degree in engineering technology* in a program accredited by ABET**.

　　*A degree in engineering technology is the preferred degree: however, engineering degrees will also be considered.

　　**ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Acceptable alternatives are (1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or (2) a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering technology from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.

　　Compensation Data

　　Compensation Grade:

　　SP20-007

　　Compensation Range:

　　$83,413.00-104,267.50 USD

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