ICE Technician III - I/Industrial Controls Electrician

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, perform technical and specialized skilled work involving electrical systems, electronics, and instrument and control systems. The role includes diagnosing and repairing control-system defects, maintaining and calibrating instrumentation, performing electrical equipment work, and supporting testing and investigations. Work may involve voltages from low voltage through 6.9 kV. The position requires availability for callout and residence within daily commuting distance of the assigned work location in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Controls, or an associated degree; an equivalent combination of related education and work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
An equivalent combination of education and experience includes 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, plus a minimum of 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 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 and 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 each day; use fine dexterity to move switches and controls precisely; detect colors on alarms, equipment, and other devices; hear plant PA announcements and abnormal equipment sounds; communicate plant information by phone, in person, or by 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.

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 make adjustments or replacements to remedy 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, force contacts, and locate hardware I/O addresses.
Build basic programming logic.
Dismantle, overhaul, reassemble, and install electrical equipment.
Work with equipment from low voltage through 6.9 kV.
Compile and record data relating to tests and investigations, and prepare graphs, curves, and reports.
Perform other job duties as assigned.