Control Technician-Jr

American Electric Power•Mishawaka, IN

2d•$32 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Assist with skilled technical work involving electrical and control systems, including analysis, detection, and repair of single-loop control systems, electronic devices, communications systems, and instruments such as meters, gauges, and regulators. Assist with tests, surveys, layout work, and reports documenting results. The position is based at Mishawaka Hydro in Mishawaka, Indiana, and requires living within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the site. The work includes helping locate and repair defects in control systems; supporting checks, repairs, and adjustments to low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers and related plant electrical systems; and performing preventive maintenance and repairs on a range of equipment. The technician makes inspections, records and compiles data, prepares reports, and assists with engineering layouts and related documentation. Work must comply with applicable standards, specifications, safety requirements, and environmental regulations. The role requires a qualifying education or experience pathway, the ability to perform instrument and controls work, and the ability to read and interpret simple prints, sketches, and specifications. Candidates must hold an appropriate state driver's license and complete an online pre-employment assessment with a recommended result, as well as a physical abilities assessment. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying 35 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 65 pounds, frequent walking and standing, climbing, squatting, and kneeling. Work may involve cold, heat, dust, and fumes.

Requirements

Qualifying education or experience: a two-year associate degree in electronics or a qualifying engineering or science field; or a high school diploma and at least two years of related military experience; or a high school diploma and at least five years of related industrial technical electrical or controls experience.
Knowledge and skill necessary to install, inspect, repair, adjust, calibrate, and service instruments and controls.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from simple prints, sketches, and specifications.
Ability to work effectively with other employees and learn to instruct and direct other employees.
Demonstrated ability to physically and mentally perform work in all required areas and at heights.
Appropriate state driver's license.
Must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of Mishawaka Hydro, 13840 E. Jefferson, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Must complete the online pre-employment assessment and achieve a recommended result.
Must complete a physical abilities assessment.
Physical demand level is Medium. Physical tasks include lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying 35 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 65 pounds, frequent walking and standing, climbing ladders and stairs, squatting, and kneeling.
Ability to use hand tools and motorized equipment.
Work may involve exposure to cold, heat, dust, and fumes.

Responsibilities

Assist in locating and repairing control-system defects involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic components, using wiring, schematic, logic, or control diagrams.
Assist with low- and medium-voltage circuit breaker electrical and mechanical interlock checks, repairs, and adjustments associated with breakers and plant electrical control and distribution systems.
Assist with or perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment such as batteries, motors, compressed-air systems, forklifts, and electric heaters.
Perform equipment checks and inspections; record data; assist with tests; and prepare reports, graphs, sketches, and curves.
Compile and record data related to projects, tests, and investigations, and ensure work follows applicable standards and specifications.
Assist with engineering layouts and preparation of data for engineering procedures, specifications, contracts, bills of materials, and requisitions, as applicable.
Use the work management system to locate or request parts, create work requests or work orders, and search and record work histories, as applicable.
Request and accept permits as directed to ensure equipment is properly cleared and tagged.
Assist in installing and removing grounds as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow federal, state, local, and company environmental, safety, and health requirements; report unsafe or abnormal conditions and stop unsafe work.
Become knowledgeable about applicable OSHA, regulatory, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.