Industrial Electrician-3rd Yr

Appalachian Power Company; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Power Company is seeking a highly skilled industrial electrician to analyze, diagnose and repair defects in interlock and electrical control systems, switchgear, transformers and related equipment at our power generation facilities. You will work with journey-level supervision and perform testing, calibration and maintenance of plant electrical systems.

The role requires strong problem-solving abilities, experience with protection relays, three-phase power, and quality documentation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Controls or a certificate.
• Experience in related industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair transformers, switchgear, and protective relays.
• Perform calibration and inspection of plant electrical equipment.
• Install control panels, pull cables and terminate connections.
• Analyze three-phase circuits and power factors using prints or instruments.
• Maintain equipment and document tests and investigations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Circuit analysis

Controls wiring

Diagnostic testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology

Instrumentation Controls certificate

Tools

Voltage testers

Test equipment

Job description

Job Posting End Date 10-11-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Perform work of a highly skilled and complex nature related to the analysis, detection and repair of defects in interlock and electrical control systems, electrical and electronic devices, three phase motor controls, switchgear, motors and related controls, solid state equipment, computers, solid state communication systems, and other electrical and electronic devices such as: protective relays, current transformers, potential transformers, meters, gauges, process control systems. Assist in engineering studies and calculations related to the operating efficiency of power plant equipment, and assist engineers in performing other technical services. Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.

Job Description

What You' 'll Do: The following will be performed with minimal assistance from a journeyman industrial electrician or supervision: Troubleshoot, diagnose problems, calibrate plant electrical equipment, and perform inspection and repair of transformers, circuit unbalance, cable faults, auxiliary and protective relays, circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnects, conveyors, motors, and generators. Perform calculations of power and power factor for three-phase circuits. Analyze circuits by use of prints or special instruments such as voltage or circuit testers. Install control panels, pull cable, and terminate cable connections. Locate, inspect, troubleshoot and repair defects in control systems involving electrical, solid state electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components, (or plant specific systems) using elementary or wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams or control diagrams, along with knowledge of process control Dismantle, overhaul, reassemble, inspect, test, and install electrical equipment, lighting, and freeze protection systems. Make layouts for installation of equipment, new construction and remodeling of buildings. Learn to check projects for compliance with standards and specifications. Perform electrical circuit breaker trip checks and electrical system interlock checks. Installation and connect test equipment in order to perform tests on boilers, turbines, generators and other power plant equipment. Compile and record data relating to tests and investigations including graphs, curves, and reports. Maintain the analyzing equipment to ensure accurate information for plant operations. Demonstrate working knowledge of facility specific processes and systems.

What You' 'll Need:

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Controls or a Certificate, Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation , or equivalent Experience: Without degree, add 5 yrs experience in addition to HS diploma or GED With accredited, Associates degree (2 years) Three years of applicable experience With Certificate of Completion (18 months) - Three years of applicable experience Completion of AEP Apprentice progression Job experience relative to this position: Steel mills, paper mills, nuclear, nuclear navy service, chemical, oil refinery, power plant, or similar industry.

Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess the appropriate State driver's license.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: N027-S22 Compensation Range: $35.28 - $36.48

Physical Demand

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.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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