Junior Control Technician: Travel‑Ready Electrical Systems

American Electric Power; Cresap (WV); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a technically skilled technician to perform maintenance and repair on electrical and control systems at Mitchell Plant. You will assist in locating defects, read prints, and support tests, surveys, and data reporting.

Travel up to 30% and adherence to safety/environmental regulations are required. Requires an Associates degree or relevant military/technical experience, with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and ability to work at heights.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associates degree in electronics or a qualifying Engineering/Science, or a high school diploma with two+ years military experience, or 5+ years related technical electrical/controls experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from simple prints and specifications.
• Capable of working with others and instructing co-workers; comfortable with heights.

Responsibilities

• Assist in locating and repairing defects in control systems involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components.
• Assist in circuit breaker checks, repairs and adjustments on plant electrical control and distribution systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as batteries, motors, and compressors; collect data and prepare reports.

Skills

Assist in locating defects

Read prints & schematics

Electrical & control systems

Education

Assoc in electronics

Military tech experience

High school diploma with related experience

Tools

Electrical tools

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a technically skilled technician to perform maintenance and repair on electrical and control systems at Mitchell Plant. You will assist in locating defects, read prints, and support tests, surveys, and data reporting.

Travel up to 30% and adherence to safety/environmental regulations are required. Requires an Associates degree or relevant military/technical experience, with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and ability to work at heights.