Metrology Standards Technician, Senior

American Electric Power • Bridgman, MI

1d • $48 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform and coordinate technical and specialized work of a skilled nature in connection with the calibration and certification, Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) used to diagnose, repair, verify and calibrate electronic, electric, mechanical and pneumatic systems of plant equipment, security equipment, and simulator equipment. Correct malfunctions and defects in M&TE, and work with supervisors and others in conducting engineering studies and special projects associated with the overall successful performance of the M&TE used by this section.

Requirements

• Associates degree in a technical discipline such as electronics, electrical engineering technology, mechanical engineering, computer engineering or associated subject or formal training in Metrology, such as Precision Measurement Equipment Course (PMEL)/Test Measure, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Work.
• Must have at least 2 years' experience as a Calibration Services Technician.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the principles of electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Know the location, nomenclature and function of plant equipment, including nuclear reactor, thermal generating units, mechanical and electrical auxiliaries, remote control apparatus and switch gear.
• Must be able to test, repair and calibrate analog and digital instruments/equipment; report test findings and prepare written and schematic reports on malfunctioning characteristics of equipment.
• Must be able to read, interpret and work from electrical and mechanical diagrams, complex prints and specifications.
• Effectively use all current computer maintenance manuals, diagnostic program manuals, engineering documents and vendor manuals for typical M&TE.
• Must have a basic understanding of Personal Computer operation, Microsoft Windows software and solid experience with Microsoft Office.
• Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) in all of the following disciplines: electrical, dimensional, physical/mechanical, chemical; to ensure compliance with established specifications.
• Maintain primary/intrinsic, secondary, and working calibration standards in suitable condition to provide calibrations of M&TE, to ensure calibrations made on safety related plant systems are traceable to national standards.
• Develop calibration procedures (scripts), using Fluke MET/CAL computer software, according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings or other technical requirements with minimal direction or supervision.
• Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.
• Analyze measurement data to identify abnormalities, trends, and/or predicting future values.
• Identify and report M&TE out-of-tolerance conditions, irregularities, and/or abnormal conditions.
• Perform corrective actions to M&TE by adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.
• Analyze test and investigational data; calculate and convert test data to standard values; evaluate data and prepare calibration reports and certificates in accordance with approved plant procedures.
• Perform uncertainty evaluation and analysis for measurement standards and associated measurement processes.

Benefits

• In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees