Control Technician-Jr

American Electric Power•Mitchell, SD

1d•$32 - $45

About The Position

Perform skilled technical and specialized work involving electrical and control systems, including analysis, detection, and repair of single-loop control systems, electronic devices, communication systems, and instruments such as meters, gauges, and regulators. Assist with tests, surveys, and layout work, and help develop reports documenting results. This position is with a Regional Service Organization (RSO), with travel potentially required up to 30%. The home base is Mitchell Plant, with travel to other facilities as schedules dictate.

Requirements

One of the following education or experience pathways: a two-year associate degree in electronics or a qualifying engineering or science field; 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 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 complete the required online pre-employment assessment and achieve a recommended result.
Must complete a physical abilities assessment.
Must become knowledgeable about applicable OSHA, regulatory, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds, carry 35 pounds, and push or pull up to 65 pounds.
Able to walk and stand frequently; climb ladders and stairs; and squat and kneel.
Able to use hand tools and motorized equipment.
Able to work in cold, heat, dust, and fumes.

Responsibilities

Assist in locating and repairing defects in control systems with 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, ensuring work meets applicable standards and specifications.
Assist with engineering layouts and preparation of data for procedures, specifications, contracts, bills of materials, and requisitions related to equipment installation, maintenance, and operation, as applicable.
Use the work management system to locate or request parts, create work requests or orders, and search and record work histories, as applicable.
Request and accept permits as directed to ensure equipment is properly cleared and tagged before work.
Assist with installing and removing grounds as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow applicable environmental, safety, and health regulations, policies, procedures, rules, and practices; report unsafe or abnormal conditions and stop unsafe work.