Junior Control Technician: Electrical & Instrumentation

American Electric Power; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Control Technician Jr. based out of the Amos Plant with up to 30% travel to other facilities as required. The role involves assisting in locating and repairing defects in control systems and performing maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment.

Responsibilities include recording data, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with standards. Requires a two-year electronics degree or equivalent military/industrial experience.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to read, interpret and work from simple prints and specifications.
• Must be able to work effectively with other employees and instruct/lead others.
• Must pass pre-employment assessment and physical abilities test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in locating and repairing defects in control systems.
• Assist in checks and repairs of low/medium voltage circuit breakers and related controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment (batteries, motors, compressors, forklifts, heaters).
• Record data, prepare reports and assist in engineering/data compilation.

Skills

Read electrical schematics

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in electronics

High School Diploma with military experience

High School Diploma with industrial experience

Tools

DMM/Multimeter

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Control Technician Jr. based out of the Amos Plant with up to 30% travel to other facilities as required. The role involves assisting in locating and repairing defects in control systems and performing maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment.

Responsibilities include recording data, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with standards. Requires a two-year electronics degree or equivalent military/industrial experience.