ICE Technician III - I/Industrial Controls Electrician

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

9d•$37 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, perform skilled technical and specialized work involving electrical systems, electronics, and instrument and control systems. The position includes troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, calibration, and repair of plant control and electrical equipment, including work on equipment ranging from low voltage through 6.9 kV. The role is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and requires residence within daily commuting distance of the assigned work location. The employee must be available for callout.

Requirements

An associate degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Controls, or an associated field, or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience in electrical systems, electronics, and/or instrumentation controls.
A qualifying combination of education and experience, including 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 at least two years of related work experience.
Must have performed the duties of and maintained all qualifications of ICE Technician III, and pass a Company-determined examination and/or demonstration to advance to ICE Technician II.
Successful completion of the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System HireVue Plant Maintenance Worker assessment, with recommended test results. The online assessment is untimed and typically takes about 45 minutes.
Sufficient experience using power plant instrumentation to have a working knowledge of process control.
Working knowledge and skill to calibrate and adjust plant instruments and controls, and the ability to detect and repair complex control systems.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from moderately complex prints and specifications.
Working knowledge of equipment and clearance procedures and applicable work rules, safety practices, and procedures.
Must obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and licenses as required.
Must be available for callout.
Must reside within daily commuting distance of the assigned work location in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Physical ability to climb ladders and stairs multiple times a day; use fine dexterity to position switches and controls precisely; detect colors on alarms, equipment, and other devices; hear plant public-address announcements and abnormal equipment sounds; communicate by phone, in person, or radio; work at heights and on grating, platforms, and catwalks; exert up to 50 pounds of pressure to manually turn off valves; and stand or walk continuously for up to eight hours.
Physical demand level is Medium: exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Locate and repair defects in control systems involving electrical, solid-state electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic components.
Inspect, adjust, repair, and calibrate electrical relays.
Install, calibrate, and maintain single-element and multiple-element control systems.
Inspect instrument and control system components and adjust or replace parts to correct faults.
Perform required maintenance and installation on heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment.
Place instrument and control systems in or remove them from service for studies, tests, or adjustments.
Troubleshoot PLC/SLC logic control systems and force contacts, locate hardware I/O addresses, and build basic programming logic.
Dismantle, overhaul, reassemble, and install electrical equipment, working with low voltage through 6.9 kV.
Compile and record test and investigation data and prepare graphs, curves, and reports.
Perform other job duties as assigned.