Rising Control Technician – Electrical & Instrumentation

Wheeling Power Company; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a skilled technician to assist with electrical and control systems, testing, measurement and documentation. The role focuses on locating defects, routine maintenance and safety compliant operations in a distribution/industrial setting.

Qualifications include an associate degree in electronics or related field or equivalent military/experience; strong reading of prints/schematics; ability to work at heights and lift up to 50 pounds and pass the MASS test.

Qualifications

• Two year Associate 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 be able to read, interpret and work from simple prints, sketches and specifications
• 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 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

• Locate and repair defects in control systems using diagrams and prints
• Check and adjust low/medium voltage breakers and distribution systems
• Perform preventive maintenance on batteries, motors, pneumatic or hydraulic equipment
• Record data, run tests, and prepare graphs and reports
• Ensure work meets all standards and specs
• Assist in engineering layouts and data for procedures and BOMs
• Use work management system to create work orders and track parts
• Obtain permits and install/remove grounds as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read prints & schematics

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree in electronics or related

High school diploma with military/related experience

Job description

American Electric Power seeks a skilled technician to assist with electrical and control systems, testing, measurement and documentation. The role focuses on locating defects, routine maintenance and safety compliant operations in a distribution/industrial setting.

Qualifications include an associate degree in electronics or related field or equivalent military/experience; strong reading of prints/schematics; ability to work at heights and lift up to 50 pounds and pass the MASS test.