Industrial Hygiene & Plant Performance Technician

American Electric Power (AEP); United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a mid‑level technician to perform chemical analyses and IH testing for power plant equipment efficiency. You will support water pretreatment, sample collection, and analytical duties across plant operations in a hands‑on, safety‑minded team.

The role requires a two‑year associate degree in chemistry/biology/environmental fields (or equiv) and related experience; a Tech exam and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology or Environmental or equivalent with five years related industrial chemical/environmental or laboratory experience.
• Must be able to pass a Technician Occupations Selection System (Tech) examination.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test boiler waters.
• Perform polisher/demineralizer regenerations.
• Perform polisher/demineralizer maintenance.
• Understand operation of water pretreatment and RO.
• Unload bulk chemicals correctly and safely.
• Safely feed Redox to the JBR (Jet bubbling reactor).
• Safely collect rotating equipment oil samples.
• Conduct plant oil analysis.
• Perform groundwater well sampling.
• Perform bearing water sampling and analysis.
• Perform condenser inspections.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Reading instrument manuals

Data entry

Leadership

Education

Two-year Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology or Environmental

Tools

PC/control interface

Testing equipment

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a mid‑level technician to perform chemical analyses and IH testing for power plant equipment efficiency. You will support water pretreatment, sample collection, and analytical duties across plant operations in a hands‑on, safety‑minded team.

The role requires a two‑year associate degree in chemistry/biology/environmental fields (or equiv) and related experience; a Tech exam and a valid driver’s license are required.