Full-Time

Station Electrician C

Posted on 7/31/2026

Deadline 8/12/26
American Electric Power

American Electric Power

10,001+ employees

Generates, transmits, and distributes electricity

Compensation Overview

$30.12 - $56.36/hr

Fort Wayne, IN, USA

In Person

More than 50% travel is expected; overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work may be required.

Associate's

Category
Building Trades (1)
Required Skills
First Aid

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Requirements
  • An associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent education and/or experience limited to military technical or technician training and work experience, or recent experience within the last six months as a Station Electrician or equivalent utility or contractor job title.
  • No previous work experience is required.
  • Ability to interpret and apply information from drawings, instruction manuals, one-line diagrams, and associated documents.
  • Ability to complete required training to advance to the next higher classification or vacate the current classification.
  • Ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills required for the Station Electrician A key job and qualify through demonstration, examination, or performance appraisal.
  • Ability to deal with customers and employees in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Ability to plan work and properly instruct and brief others.
  • Must obtain an appropriate valid commercial driver's license before the end of the designated probationary period.
  • Must meet all vehicle operation requirements designated by federal or state law.
  • Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test.
  • Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work as required.
  • Must be willing and able to travel considerably; travel is expected to exceed 50% of the time.
  • Must be able to climb and work on ladders or structures at heights of 50 feet or higher and ascend to and work in a bucket or lift at heights of 100 feet or higher.
  • Must meet the stated lifting, carrying, walking, color-discrimination, and heavy-work physical requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Perform construction, maintenance, rebuilding, removal, operation, testing, and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission, and distribution facilities.
  • Assist with emergency call-outs for station trouble and coordinate prompt restoration of customer service.
  • Work on energized equipment up to 260 volts and, after six months in classification, assist with conductors and equipment energized above 750 volts under direct supervision or assistance from higher-classification personnel.
  • Select appropriate prints and drawings for various work and develop a basic understanding of each.
  • Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers, and other test equipment associated with station work.
  • Assist with disassembling, reassembling, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, network protectors, air ducts, and heat exchangers.
  • Install and maintain station batteries, and replace nitrogen bottles and air filters.
  • Assist with installing conduit, pipe, cable, and wire; pass tools and materials using hand lines; dig and backfill trenches; remove and spread stone; uncrate equipment and materials; install and remove portable-substation fences, barriers, and safety signs; paint structures and equipment; and climb station structures.
  • Use tapes, insulating materials, protective paints, and insulating varnishes and apply them properly.
  • Perform visual inspections of lights, heaters, circuit-breaker counters, oil levels, and bus connections; read electrical, pressure, and level gauges; perform start-run-stop tests on emergency generators, water and sump pumps, and fire-engine motors; and report abnormal conditions.
  • Replace lamps, switches, duplex outlets, and dry cells, and install and maintain signal and communication systems.
  • Assist with oil-sample tests and connect and operate portable and stationary oil-handling equipment.
  • Assist with transformer electrical tests, including turns-ratio, Doble, core-megger, and resistance tests.
  • Assist with station switching using radio communication or direct instruction, check equipment clearances, perform de-energized tests, and place grounds as directed.
  • Perform steel and aerial-lift rescue.
  • Maintain records and prepare and submit reports as required.
  • Attend and participate in training and assist in training other employees as assigned.
  • Operate company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts, specialized equipment, hand tools, power tools, portable generators, blowers, and pumps, and perform duties incidental to operating that equipment.
  • Inspect and store personal protective equipment and use knots applicable to station work.
  • Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned.
  • Assist employees of equal or higher classification and direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
  • Perform duties in accordance with company safety rules, operating regulations, safety practices, resuscitation procedures, and First Aid requirements.
American Electric Power

American Electric Power

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American Electric Power (AEP) is a large U.S. electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to more than five million customers across 11 states. It uses a mix of power sources—coal, natural gas, nuclear, and growing renewable energy—to run a wide network of transmission lines that deliver electricity from plants to homes and businesses. Revenue comes mainly from selling electricity, with rates regulated by state and federal authorities. AEP’s scale, its extensive transmission grid, and its mix of regulated services distinguish it from smaller utilities and pure energy producers. The company aims to provide reliable electric service, manage energy costs, and pursue a gradual shift toward cleaner energy while complying with regulatory requirements.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Columbus, Ohio

Founded

1906

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AEP raised 2026 guidance to $6.25-$6.55 on July 30, 2026.
  • AEP secured about 13 GW of gas turbines by 2031 for load growth.
  • AEP's planned Longview plant acquisition adds coal capacity and a gas-fired project site.

What critics are saying

  • Ohio Power's data-center tariff faces an Ohio Supreme Court appeal in 2026.
  • PJM's August 2026 abeyance on EL26-67 exposes transmission revenue uncertainty.
  • AEP's 45 GW Texas concentration ties growth to ERCOT interconnection and permitting timelines.

What makes American Electric Power unique

  • AEP owns the nation's largest transmission system, with 40,000 line miles.
  • AEP's 69 GW contracted load through 2030 dwarfs typical utility growth pipelines.
  • AEP blends regulated transmission, generation, and distribution across 11 states.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
The Asset
Aug 12th, 2026
AEP to buy coal-fired power plant in West Virginia

AEP to buy coal-fired power plant in West Virginia. Interest in fossil-fuel electricity generation seen rising amid data centre boom Michael Marray 12 Aug 2026 American Electric Power (AEP) has announced plans to purchase the 710-megawatt Longview Power Plant in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

News-Express
Aug 5th, 2026
Kentucky Power to host informational open house for Coleman-Grapevine transmission improvements project.

Kentucky Power to host informational open house for Coleman-Grapevine transmission improvements project. * Special to Appalachian Newspapers * 23 hrs ago * Comments Appalachian Power and Kentucky Power representatives are upgrading the transmission system in Pike County, Kentucky and Mingo County, West Virginia, according to a statement from Kentucky Power. The project involves rebuilding approximately 6 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line, building approximately 3 miles of 46-kV transmission line, and building the Peter Creek Substation to replace the Barrenshe Substation, the statement said. The statement said the upgrades replace aging equipment from the 1920s with modern steel infrastructure, enhancing reliability in the area and reducing the need for frequent maintenance. The project allows crews to retire equipment located in difficult terrain. The team is seeking feedback on all route options to rebuild the line. Community members and landowners are invited to attend an informal open house, which will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Old School Events, located at 24 Runyon Branch, Pinsonfork, Kentucky. There will be no formal presentation. Attendees may come and go at any time to speak with project representatives, review preliminary maps and ask questions, the statement said. Residents who cannot attend may visit, aeptransmission.com/westvirginia/coleman-grapevine/open-house, to access a virtual open house and submit comments online. Landowners in the study area will receive mailed information packets that include additional details and opportunities to provide feedback by Sept. 1. "This project is part Kentucky Power's ongoing efforts to strengthen the electric grid and improve service reliability for area customers," said Sarah Lynch, Kentucky Power spokesperson. "By upgrading aging equipment, we are working to deliver safe, dependable service for our neighbors and reducing the potential of extended power outages." Kentucky Power regularly reviews its transmission infrastructure to identify areas where aging equipment may need to be replaced as part of responsible long-term system planning, the statement said.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 3rd, 2026
AEP locks in 13 GW of gas turbines through 2031 as generation drives $78B growth plan

American Electric Power secured 3 GW of gas turbine capacity in the second quarter, bringing its total turbine supply deployable by 2031 to about 13 GW, according to chairman Bill Fehrman. The company also secured options for an additional 10 GW of turbines by 2035. The turbine deals are with GE Vernova and Mitsubishi. The timing aligns with AEP's aging power plants, positioning the company to replace retiring coal and gas plants, said CFO Trevor Mihalik. Additionally, AEP Ohio agreed to buy the 710-MW coal-fired Longview power plant in West Virginia and a permit to build a 1.2-GW gas-fired plant at the same site, the Financial Times reported. AEP has a $78 billion five-year capital plan from 2026 through 2030.

Charleston Gazette-Mail
Jul 31st, 2026
AEP reaches deal to acquire Longview Power Plant, gas-fired project site in Mon County.

AEP reaches deal to acquire Longview Power Plant, gas-fired project site in Mon County. * By Mike Tony [email protected] * jul 31, 2026 updated aug 3, 2026 * 6 min to read. American Electric Power has reached agreements to acquire the coal-fired Longview Power Plant near Maidsville, Monongalia County, and Mountain State Clean Energy combined-cycle natural gas project development site near the plant, an AEP spokesperson indicated to the Gazette-Mail Friday afternoon. AEP spokesperson Tammy Ridout did not disclose terms or conditions of the agreements with Mountain State Energy Holdings, parent company of Longview Power and Mountain State Clean Energy. The agreements signal a long-term commitment to fossil fuel-fired power as a response to projected energy demand growth. * By Mike Tony [email protected] * 9 min to read Mike Tony covers energy and the environment. He can be reached at [email protected] or 304-348-1236. Follow @Mike__Tony on X.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 30th, 2026
American Electric Power raises 2026 guidance to $6.25–$6.55 amid 69GW contracted load surge

American Electric Power raised its 2026 operating earnings guidance to $6.25–$6.55 per share, up from $6.15–$6.45 previously. The utility reported second-quarter operating earnings of $1.36 per share, down from $1.43 a year earlier. Contracted large-load additions through 2030 reached 69 gigawatts, an increase of 6 gigawatts from the previous quarter. Texas leads with 45 gigawatts, followed by Ohio with 12 gigawatts. The remaining capacity is spread across Oklahoma, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Virginia. The company highlighted its investment pipeline, including 13 gigawatts of secured gas-turbine capacity and expected Department of Energy financing that could generate nearly $1.4 billion in customer benefits.

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