Equipment Specialist - Equipment Specialist Sr

Job Posting End Date
: 06-15-2026. Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

The Equipment Specialist is responsible for planning, testing, receiving, storing, assembling, adjusting and repairing station equipment such as power transformers, reactors, current transformers, switches, circuit breakers, potential devices, regulators, power cables, oil, paint and all associated accessories.

• 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, report 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.

• Associate's degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Equivalent education and experience 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.
• A good working knowledge of PC's and various types of test equipment is preferred.

Equipment Specialist: $87,633 – $109,544.

Equipment Specialist Sr.: $98,993 – $128,689.

Compensation Grade: SP20-007.

Compensation Range: $87,633 – $128,688.

H – Heavy Work:
Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.