Instrument & Control Technician (Junior - Senior)

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform routine technical work of a skilled nature involving electronic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems associated with balance of plant and reactor support equipment, to aid in the successful operation and performance of plant equipment. Assist in the calibration, surveillance testing, troubleshooting and repair of reactor protection and control instrumentation systems. This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology Or equivalent education and experience.
Two years' experience in Instrumentation and Controls or related field (for Junior level).
Two years' experience as Junior I&C Tech at a Nuclear facility (for Mid-level).
Complete portion of the I&C Training required for Technicians (for Mid-level).
Complete required training for Senior technicians (for Senior level).
Two years' experience as an I & C Tech at a Nuclear facility (for Senior level).
A total of four years is required (for Senior level).
Successful completion of the Plant Technician Selection System (TECH) test is required.
Thorough knowledge of the principles of electronics, electrical, mechanical and physics relative to nuclear instrumentation.
Be able to read, interpret and work from diagrams/schematics.
Must establish & maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant.

Responsibilities

Assist in performing inspections, testing, troubleshooting, repair and calibration of electronic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic process instrumentation systems, microprocessor-controlled radiation monitoring systems, electronic nuclear instrumentation systems.
Assist in testing and calibrating / repairing pneumatic and electronic transmitters, indicators, converters, switches, PA and telephone communication systems, heat trace circuits, trace control units, alarm modules, electronic and pneumatic controllers, microprocessor-based recorders, control relays.
Help to analyze, test, and repair solid state reactor protection system, rod control system, and rod position indicator system.
Assist in installing design changes on electronic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic instrumentation equipment involving wiring modifications, cable testing, wire terminations, print changes, and installation of piping, tubing and fittings.
Assist engineers and vendor technical representatives in data collection, troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting and testing of specialized complex equipment and systems.
Report errors, damaged, broken or out of specification equipment and any other abnormal conditions.
Review new and revised procedures for accuracy and performability.