Control Technician-Jr

American Electric Power•Cresap, WV

9d•$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, layout work, and reports documenting results. This role is with a Regional Service Organization; travel may be required up to 30%. The home base is Mitchell Plant, with travel to other facilities as schedules dictate.

Requirements

Two-year associate degree in electronics or a qualifying engineering or science field; or a high school diploma with at least two years of related military experience; or a high school diploma with at least five years of related industrial technical electrical or controls experience.
Knowledge and skill to perform installation, inspection, repair, adjustment, calibration, and servicing of 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 required heights.
Appropriate state driver's license.
Must complete an online pre-employment assessment and achieve a recommended result.
Must complete a physical abilities assessment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, carry 35 pounds, and push or pull up to 65 pounds.
Ability to walk and stand frequently; climb ladders and stairs; and squat and kneel.
Ability to use hand tools and motorized equipment.
Ability to work in cold, heat, dust, and fumes.
Become knowledgeable about OSHA, regulatory, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.

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 related to 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 required equipment checks and inspections; record data; assist with tests; and prepare reports, graphs, sketches, and curves.
Compile and record data relating to projects, tests, and investigations, ensuring work follows applicable standards and specifications.
Assist with engineering layouts and preparation of data for engineering procedures, specifications, contracts, bills of materials, and requisitions for equipment installation, maintenance, and operation, as applicable.
Use the work management system to locate or request parts, create work requests and work orders, and search and record work histories, as applicable.
As directed, request and accept permits to ensure equipment is properly cleared and tagged before work.
Assist in installing and removing grounds as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow 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, and stop unsafe work.