Control Technician Jr - Control Technician

American Electric Power•New Haven, WV

2d•$32 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Control Technician Jr. will assist with technical and specialized work of a skilled nature in connection with electrical and control systems; analysis, detection and repair of single loop control systems, electronic devices, communication systems, and instruments such as meters, gauges and regulators; assist others in making tests, surveys and layout work and the development of reports documenting results. This role involves assisting in locating and repairing defects in control systems involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components, using elementary, wiring, schematic, logic or control diagrams. Responsibilities include assisting with low and medium voltage circuit breaker electrical/mechanical interlock checks, repairs and adjustments, as well as preventive maintenance and repair activities on various equipment. The technician will also be responsible for making equipment checks, recording data, assisting in tests, preparing reports, and ensuring all work is performed in accordance with standards and specifications. Additionally, the role may involve assisting with engineering layouts, using the work management system, and obtaining necessary permits for work. The Control Technician role involves locating and repairing defects in control systems, installing, removing, inspecting, adjusting, repairing, and calibrating instrumentation. This includes performing simple circuit analysis, repairing relays and electronic devices, and monitoring control systems using computer interface terminals. The technician will also complete technical calculations, document changes, perform low and medium voltage circuit breaker checks, and conduct preventive maintenance. Responsibilities extend to making equipment checks, recording data, preparing reports, and assisting with engineering layouts. The role also includes completing control loop and input/output checks, using the work management system, and obtaining work permits. Similar or less skilled work may also be assigned.

Requirements

Associates degree in Electronics or a qualifying Engineering or Science OR High school diploma with two (2) or more years of related military experience OR High school diploma with five (5) or more years of related industrial technical electrical or controls experience
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 read, interpret and work from simple prints, sketches and specifications.
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
Valid driver’s license is required.
Successful completion of the Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) test is required for this position.
A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
Perform duties in accordance with all federal, state, local and company environmental, safety and health regulations, policies, procedures, rules and practices.
Report unsafe conditions, practices, irregularities and abnormal conditions to appropriate supervision.
Stop all unsafe work.
Will need to become knowledgeable of OSHA, Regulatory, and Environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Must have performed the duties of, and maintained all the qualifications of Control Technician-Junior
Must be able to pass an examination and/or qualification demonstrations as determined by the Company.
Must have sufficient experience in the use of power industrial instrumentation to have a working knowledge of process control, and be able to inspect, repair, tune, and modify single element control loops.
Must have the working knowledge and skill needed to calibrate and adjust plant instruments and controls and be capable of detecting and making repairs to control systems.
Must be able to perform necessary engineering calculations for test results, reports, performance and records.
Must be able to read, interpret and work from moderately complex prints and specifications.
Must have a working knowledge of equipment and clearance procedures, and the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work.
Must have a working knowledge of OSHA, Regulatory, and Environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Must be able to lead and direct other employees and obtain cooperation and satisfactory work results.
Must be able to physically and mentally perform work in all areas and height
Must be able to perform duties in accordance with all federal, state, local and company environmental, safety and health regulations, policies, procedures, rules and practices.
Report unsafe conditions, practices, irregularities and abnormal conditions to appropriate supervision
Stop all unsafe work

Nice To Haves

Assist others in engineering layouts and preparing data for engineering procedures, specifications, contracts, bills of materials and requisitions for the installation, maintenance and operation of equipment if applicable.
Use the work management system to locate or request parts, create work requests/work orders, search and record work histories if applicable.
Assist with engineering layouts and preparing data for engineering procedures, specifications, contracts, bills of materials and requisitions for the installation, maintenance and operation of equipment.
Use the work management system to locate or request parts, create work requests/work orders and search and record work histories if applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist in locating and repairing defects in control systems involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components, using elementary, wiring, schematic, logic or control diagrams.
Assist in low and medium voltage circuit breaker electrical /mechanical interlock checks, repairs and adjustments that are associated with breakers and plant electrical control and distribution systems.
Assist in or perform preventive maintenance and repair activities on equipment such as batteries, motors, compressed air systems, fork-lifts, electric heaters, etc.
Make required equipment checks and inspections.
Record data, assist in performing tests and prepare reports, graphs, sketches and curves.
Compile and record data relating to projects, tests, investigations.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with all standards and specifications.
Assist others in engineering layouts and preparing data for engineering procedures, specifications, contracts, bills of materials and requisitions for the installation, maintenance and operation of equipment if applicable.
Use the work management system to locate or request parts, create work requests/work orders, search and record work histories if applicable.
As directed, request and accept permits to ensure that equipment to be worked on has been properly cleared and tagged.
Assist in installing and removing grounds as directed.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Install, remove, inspect, adjust, repair and calibrate instrumentation not associated with active trips such as pressure, temperature, flow, gas analyzing, transmitting, receiving, recording, chemical testing devices and other equipment as assigned.
Make simple circuit analysis and repair relays, electronic devices, meters, communication components and similar circuits.
As directed, perform simple control system monitoring and program modifications using a computer interface terminal and available monitoring systems including installed data historians as well as stand-alone data collection systems.
Includes but is not limited to control diagnostics on distributed control systems (DCS) and control diagnostics and troubleshooting of programmable logic control systems (PLC).
Complete technical calculations as necessary to support modifications, and document all changes.
Perform preventive maintenance and repair activities on equipment such as batteries, motors, compressed air systems, fork-lifts, electric heaters, HVAC systems, etc.
Compile and record data relating to projects, tests, and investigations.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with all standards and specifications and documented appropriately.
Assist with engineering layouts and preparing data for engineering procedures, specifications, contracts, bills of materials and requisitions for the installation, maintenance and operation of equipment.
Complete control loop and input output checks on new and replacement equipment.
Create work requests/work orders and search and record work histories if applicable.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Benefits

Standard base pay is: Control Technician Jr. - $32.49 Control Technician - $39.52
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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