HS-Controls Person

AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianapolis Power & Light Company is seeking a Controls Person with strong electrical and mechanical aptitude to test, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain power plant control systems. The role involves reading electrical drawings, ladder logic, and P&I diagrams, with responsibilities in maintenance of breakers, motors, relays, and CEMS equipment.

Candidates with an associate degree in electrical engineering technology or Journeyman electrician license are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with strong mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• Associate degree or equivalent training in electrical engineering technology preferred.
• Licensed Electrician Journeyman level highly regarded.
• Experience with Emerson Ovation Distributed Controls System training is a plus.
• Ability to interpret electrical/electronic drawings and control diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, repair and replace power plant electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Work with control systems such as Electro-Hydraulic Control, Turbine Supervisory Controls, and Boiler & Furnace Safety & Shutdown System.
• Interpret ladder logic, Boolean and SAMA diagrams, and read P&I drawings.
• Perform preventative maintenance on breakers, motors, relays, and switchgear (4kV-480V).
• Maintain and troubleshoot CEMS equipment and emissions monitoring.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Read schematics

Ladder logic interpretation

Boolean logic

SAMA diagrams interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Licensed Electrician (Journeyman)

Emerson Ovation Distributed Controls System Training

Tools

Electrical test equipment

P&I drawings

Control system schematics

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.INDIANAPOLIS POWER & LIGHT COMPANYNOTICE OF JOB VACANCYPOSITION:Controls PersonHOURLY WAGE RATE:$37.58$56.83COMPANY-WIDELOCATION:Harding St.A high school graduate or equivalent with a high degree of mechanical and electrical/electronic aptitude and experience or formal training in electricity, electronics, instrumentation, controls, mathematics and physics. Must pass the EEI Tech Test. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to operate electrical and electronic test equipment, read and interpret electrical/electronic drawings, interpret ladder logic, Boolean and SAMA (Scientific Apparatus Makers Association) logic diagrams. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to interpret P&I drawings and basic knowledge of process instrumentation and calibration procedures. All other general qualifications such as willingness to devote time toward continuing with formal education, safety awareness, previous job performance, attendance and punctuality records will be considered in the evaluation of job applicants.Additional consideration will be given for the following job-related training or experience:An Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent; Licensed Electrician, “Journeyman” level of experience, or electrical trade school graduate; Emerson Ovation Distributed Controls System Training. Hart Smart Field Communication Technologies. Experience with high voltage (22 KV and above) power systems. Experience with power system relay operations, relay calibration and coordination. Any other qualifications contributing to the applicant’s ability to do the job.PRIMARY DUTIES:Performs work in connection with testing, inspecting, calibrating, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and replacement of all power plant, electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic systems and equipment including process control and indication systems.Assignments include, but are not limited to, such systems as: Electro-Hydraulic Control (EHC), Turbine Supervisory Controls, Boiler & Furnace Safety & Shutdown System, Distributive Control Systems, Continuous Emission Monitors, Data Acquisition Computers and a wide variety of other mechanical, and electrical instruments, devices and electrical equipment, apparatus and facilities necessary to maintain safe, continuous and efficient operation of a power plant.Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as circuit boards, transmitters, using electronic test equipment and hand tools. May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. Replaces faulty electrical components of equipment, such as relays, switches, and motors, using hand tools. Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment, following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage testers.Repairs, replaces, and cleans breakers, motor control system, and switch gear (4kV-480v).Racks out breakers and performs installation and demolition of control systems. Responsible for troubleshooting turbo generator controls, coal handling controls, and air compressor controls.Performs Precipitator maintenance and preventative maintenance semi-annually on breakers, electric motors, transmitters, and air compressors. Includes removing, tearing apart and rebuilding probes from cooling towers. (1-2 day job) and calibration of equipment.Maintains station batteries and plant lighting circuits. Maintains and refills water in plant flooded cell batteries in Relay rooms.Responsible for maintaining plant CEMS equipment, daily readings on emissions monitoring equipment and cooling towers.Responsible for daily cleanup and general housekeeping of shops, relay rooms, and miscellaneous areas around the plant as assigned.Operating company vehicles to and from job assignments.Fills out daily report of job assignments and miscellaneous computer duties.In addition to the primary duties listed above, the employee may be called upon to perform other work as circumstances require.AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.