Customer Design Technician Associate - Senior

* Possesses technical knowledge acquired from an Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/ Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology.
* Gains knowledge of standards, codes, and regulations relevant to area of assignment.
* Gains knowledge with pertinent equipment, material, systems, and business processes.
* Assists employees in handling defined portions of routine problems when beneficial to AEP.
* Possesses basic computer literacy, knowledge, and skills.
* Performs work activities as assigned and coached by higher level employees.
* Demonstrates ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.
* Applies technical knowledge and experience in resolving problems encountered in assigned work.
* Uses initiative in looking for opportunities to improve the process and increase job knowledge/technical skills.
* Seeks out, compiles, analyzes, and interprets information necessary to perform work activities and solve problems.
* Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
* Assists in the preparation of technical reports and papers.
* Demonstrates the ability to be a team player.
* Relates to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner.
* Develops decision-making skills based on sound judgment and job knowledge.
* Develops an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the local organizational unit.
* Refer to attached matrix for required qualifications.
* High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years or related utility industry work experience
* or an associate degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields.
* Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields plus 2 years of related utility industry work experience
* or a high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related utility industry work experience.
* Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields, with a minimum of 4 years of related utility industry work experience,
* OR High school diploma or GED, with a minimum of 6 years of related utility industry work experience, including experience in work activities and projects requiring technical engineering knowledge.
* Meets expectations of the Technician level.
* Physical Demands
-Varies by location or territory.
* In some locations or territories, technician must be able to:
Walk right ways of various terrain in adverse conditions to patrol distribution power lines to determine damage.
* Carry and handle telescopic measuring sticks and switching sticks that weigh 11 pounds.
* May be required to use a brush axe (approx. 6 pounds) or machete (approx. 2 pounds) to clear brush for walking and staking in survey work.### Innovating for Tomorrow
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