Equipment Spec Consultant (I&M)

Job Posting End Date

09-15-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

In this role, you will provide the following services for TFS Station & Station Technical Services: supporting system-wide station training with a focus on training delivery within their respective region; facilitating advanced station training courses beyond traditional Core Block Training; developing, maintaining, reviewing, and championing station policies and procedures; providing technical support for major equipment failure restorations and investigations; and offering technical support for new station equipment evaluation. The consultant should be well-versed in all station equipment and recognized outside their local area as an SME in at least one major station equipment category. The consultant’s goal is to equally support both system-wide initiatives and regional duties. With an emphasis on system-wide support, this position will report to the Station Policy & Procedure Team.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

- Train & instruct station personnel in the performance of routine, emergency, & special tests on station equipment. Support & facilitate the station mentoring program in their respective region.

- Develop, assist & deliver training content as part of the station electrician training program. Participate in curriculum review & updates as required.

- Develop, maintain, review & champion station policies & procedures.

- Analyze station test results & recommend, advise & assist other groups on corrective restoration measures to be taken. This can be at all station equipment levels; however, specifically on EHV equipment.

- Investigate station equipment failures or malfunctions; produce reports to proper parties & recommend corrective action as required.

- Engage with Station Equipment Standards & vendors on system-wide station equipment issues. Participate in specification reviews of new station equipment blankets in collaboration with established working groups.

- Perform or direct modernization & rebuilding of station electrical equipment. This would include recommending & providing justification for station equipment rehab programs.

- Be a thought-leader of emerging station technology, tools & test equipment.

- Lead or co-lead a station equipment working group or committee.

- Represent TFS in industrial forums, surveys & conferences as required.

What We're Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:

- Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology or equivalent education and/or experience. Equivalent education & experience is limited to military training & work experience of technical/technician nature (such as aviation & nuclear instrumentation technician)

Work Experience requirement listed below:

- Minimum of 8 years in TFS Station field-related activities; with at least 3 of those years as Equipment Specialist Senior in Station Technical Services. A good working knowledge of IPS & various types of test equipment are required.

Other Must Haves:

- The physical demand level is Medium.

- Be able to travel both regionally & system-wide for training & technical support with an expectation of travelling at least 40% of the time. Day vs overnight travel will vary depending on the regional reporting location.

- Communication & collaboration skills, from front-line to manager level & across multiple departments, are essential for success in this position.

What You'll Get:

$115,330 - $134,551

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.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$96,110.00-124,940.00 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

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