Performance & IH Technician

Wheeling Power Company; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is hiring for a Technical Ops role focusing on chemical analyses, IH testing, and plant equipment efficiency tasks. You’ll perform water sampling, oil sampling, and routine test work across pretreatment, RO systems, and condensers.

The position requires an associate degree with relevant experience, ability to pass Tech exam, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with safety as a core requirement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required with related industrial chemical/environmental experience; ability to pass Tech exam.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, testing, piping and valves essential for daily tasks.
• Ability to read manufacturers' instructions and operate testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test boiler waters.
• Perform polisher/demineralizer regenerations and maintenance.
• Understand water pretreatment and RO operations.
• Unload bulk chemicals safely.
• Safely feed Redox to Jet bubbling reactor.

Skills

Chemical handling

Piping & valves

Industrial hygiene testing

Water treatment knowledge

Data entry / PC interface

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry/Biology/Environmental or related field with 5 years experience

Tools

Testing equipment

PC/control interface

Job description

Job Posting End Date 09-26-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Perform technical and specialized work of an intermediate grade of skill in connection with chemical analyses, industrial hygiene (IH) testing and calculations related to the operating efficiency of power plant equipment and assist in performing other technical services.

Job Description

What you’ll do: Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• 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.

What we’re looking for:

Education requirements are listed below:

Two-year Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology or Environmental or Associate degree in another discipline with five (5) years of related industrial chemical, environmentalor laboratory experience, with knowledge of chemical handling and testing, piping, fittings and valves.

Must be able to pass a Technician Occupations Selection System (Tech) examination.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the company, all required training to advance to the Performance & Industrial Hygiene Technician classification or vacate the Performance & Industrial Hygiene Technician classification.

Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess the appropriate State driver's license. Must obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and licenses as required.

Other preferences:

Must have a thorough working knowledge of: Testing equipment in the department Engineering calculations for test results, reports, performance and records Tools and equipment and their skilled use as required in the work The clearance procedures, safety practices and current procedures applicable to the work. Should have working knowledge of PC/control interface and basic data entry skills.

Must be able to read and work from manufacturers' instruction books, specifications and instruction material as supplied. Must be able to lead and direct other employees and obtain cooperation and satisfactory work results. Must have demonstrated the ability to physically and mentally perform work in all areas and heights required.

Physical demand level is Medium Physical demands required for this job, but not limited to:

• Must be able to work at heights and climb ladders and structures
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, twist, push and pull Work with hazardous material Environmental conditions including heat and cold weather, dust and fumes

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: U036-562

Compensation Range: $39.62 - $43.99

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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