Junior Control Systems Technician – Travel & Hands-On Repair

American Electric Power; Cresap (WV); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking an Electrical/Controls Technician for the Regional Service Organization. The role supports installation, testing, and maintenance of electrical and control systems with up to 30% travel from the Amos Plant in West Virginia.

You will assist in diagnostics, repairs, and documentation, while following safety and regulatory requirements. A two-year electronics/engineering related degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Two year Associates 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 have the knowledge and skill necessary to perform work in the installation, inspection, repair, adjustment, calibration and servicing of instruments and controls. Must be able to read, interpret and work from simple prints, sketches and specifications. Must be able to work effectively with other employees and learn to instruct and direct other employees. Must have demonstrated the ability to physically and mentally perform work in all areas and heights required

Responsibilities

• Assist in locating and repairing defects in control systems involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components.
• Assist in low and medium voltage circuit breaker electrical /mechanical interlock checks, repairs and adjustments that are associated with breakers and plant electrical control and distribution systems.
• Assist in or perform preventive maintenance and repair activities on equipment such as batteries, motors, compressed air systems, fork-lifts, electric heaters, etc.
• Make required equipment checks and inspections. Record data, assist in performing tests and prepare reports, graphs, sketches and curves. Compile and record data relating to projects, tests, investigations. Ensure all work is performed in accordance with all standards and specifications.
• Assist others in engineering layouts and preparing data for engineering procedures, specifications, contracts, bills of materials and requisitions for the installation, maintenance and operation of equipment if applicable.
• Use the work management system to locate or request parts, create work requests/work orders, search and record work histories if applicable.
• As directed, request and accept permits to ensure that equipment to be worked on has been properly cleared and tagged.
• Assist in installing and removing grounds as directed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

Two year Associates 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

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking an Electrical/Controls Technician for the Regional Service Organization. The role supports installation, testing, and maintenance of electrical and control systems with up to 30% travel from the Amos Plant in West Virginia.

You will assist in diagnostics, repairs, and documentation, while following safety and regulatory requirements. A two-year electronics/engineering related degree or equivalent experience is required.