Power Plant Controls Technician

AES Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Indiana is seeking a Controls Person for its Indianapolis area operations, focusing on testing, calibration, and maintenance of electrical and instrument control systems at a power plant. The role requires strong electrical/electronic aptitude, safety awareness, and ability to read schematics and P&ID drawings.

Responsibilities include diagnosing components, wiring installations, and maintaining emissions monitoring equipment, with opportunities for further training and advancement within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to pass EEI Tech Test.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic drawings.
• Ability to interpret P&ID drawings and basic process instrumentation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, repair and replace power plant electrical/electronic systems.
• Handle control systems including EHC, turbine supervisory, boiler safety and DCS.
• Diagnose and replace faulty components using test equipment and hand tools.
• Install power wiring and conduit for new equipment per code and drawings.
• Repair/replace breakers, MCCs, switchgear (4kV-480V).
• Troubleshoot control systems and maintain CEMS equipment and emissions data.

Skills

Electrical testing

Read schematics

Instrumentation control

Ladder logic

Electrical safety

Education

EE Tech degree

Journeyman Electrician

EMERSON Ovation Training

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

AES Indiana is seeking a Controls Person for its Indianapolis area operations, focusing on testing, calibration, and maintenance of electrical and instrument control systems at a power plant. The role requires strong electrical/electronic aptitude, safety awareness, and ability to read schematics and P&ID drawings.

Responsibilities include diagnosing components, wiring installations, and maintaining emissions monitoring equipment, with opportunities for further training and advancement within a