Entry-Level Control Systems Technician

Indiana Michigan Power Company; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking candidates to assist in the maintenance and repair of electrical and control systems. The role involves diagnosing defects in systems with electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components and supporting documentation creation.

The position requires an associate degree in electronics or related field (or equivalent experience) and the ability to read prints and specifications.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in electronics or a qualifying Engineering or Science, or high school diploma with two or more years of related military experience, or a high school diploma 5 or more years of related industrial technical electrical or controls experience.
• Must read, interpret and work from simple prints, sketches and specifications.
• Must work effectively with other employees and learn to instruct and direct other employees.

Responsibilities

• Locate and repair defects in control systems involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components.
• Perform low and medium voltage breaker electrical/mechanical interlock checks, repairs and adjustments.
• Assist in or perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as batteries, motors, compressed air systems, fork-lifts, electric heaters, etc.
• Record data, perform tests and prepare reports, graphs, sketches and curves.
• Ensure work is performed according to all standards and specifications.

Skills

Instruments servicing

Reading prints/diagrams

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Mentor/instruction ability

Education

Electronics/Engineering/Science associate degree

High school diploma + related military or 5+ years experience

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking candidates to assist in the maintenance and repair of electrical and control systems. The role involves diagnosing defects in systems with electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components and supporting documentation creation.

The position requires an associate degree in electronics or related field (or equivalent experience) and the ability to read prints and specifications.