ICE Technician II- Sr.

American Electric Power•Weleetka, OK

6d•$41 - $51

About The Position

Perform technical and specialized work of a highly skilled nature in connection with electrical systems, electronics, and instrument and control systems. Serve as a lead on projects and substitute for Supervisor as needed.

Requirements

Associates degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Controls, or associated degree. An equivalent combination of related education and work experience in electrical systems, electronics, and/or instrumentation controls may be considered in lieu of a degree.
An equivalent combination of education and experience would include post high school education at a college, vocational school, or military training in electrical systems, electronics, and/or instrumentation controls or completion of a four to five year electrical journeyman apprenticeship program, plus a minimum of five years related work experience.
Must obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and licenses as required.
Physical demand level is Medium.
Successful completion of the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) test is required for this position.
Must have successfully performed all duties as an ICE Technician I and pass a written test and job demonstration in order to advance to a Sr. ICE Technician.
Must possess good leadership abilities, project management skills, and appropriate safety awareness as well as technical knowledge.
Must have sufficient experience in the use of power plant instrumentation to have a working knowledge of process control.
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 complex control systems.
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 obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and licenses as required.
Must be available for callout.
Climb ladders & stairs a number of times each day.
Use fine dexterity to move switches & controls to precise locations.
Detect color on alarms, equipment & other devices
Hear announcements on the Plant PA system, and to hear abnormal sounds of plant equipment.
Communicate plant information by phone, in person or by radio
Work on heights, grating, platforms and catwalks.
Exert up to 50 lbs of pressure to manually turn off valves.
Able to stand or walk continuously for up to 8 hours.

Responsibilities

Inspect, adjust, repair and calibrate electrical relays.
Serve as a lead and subject matter expert to other technicians and electricians in the following duties: Locate and repair defects in control systems involving electrical, solid state electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components.
Install, calibrate and maintain single-element control systems and multiple-element control systems.
Inspect the various component parts of instrument and control systems; make adjustments or replacements to remedy faults in those not functioning properly.
Perform required maintenance and installation on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment.
Perform necessary functions to place in or remove from service, instrument and control systems undergoing study, tests or adjustments.
Troubleshoot PLC/SLC Logic Control Systems, Force Contacts, locate hardware I/O addresses.
Build basic programming logic.
Dismantle, overhaul, reassemble and install electrical equipment.
Work with low voltage through 6.9kv.
Compile and record data relating to tests and investigations and prepare graphs, curves and reports.
Perform other job duties as assigned.