Control Technician Jr - Control Technician Sr at American Electric Power

Rockport, Indiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Two-year associate’s degree in electronics or a qualifying Engineering or Science, or high school diploma with two or more years of related military experience, or a high school diploma with 5 or more years of related industrial technical electrical or controls experience
Knowledge and skill necessary to perform work in the installation, inspection, repair, adjustment, calibration and servicing of instruments and controls
Ability to read, interpret and work from simple prints, sketches and specifications
Ability to work effectively with other employees and learn to instruct and direct other employees
Demonstrated ability to physically and mentally perform work in all areas and heights required
Appropriate State driver’s license
Successful completion of the Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) test
Successful completion of a physical abilities assessment

Responsibilities

Assist in locating and repairing defects in control systems involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components, using elementary, wiring, schematic, logic or control diagrams
Assist in low and medium voltage circuit breaker electrical/mechanical interlock checks, repairs and adjustments associated with breakers and plant electrical control and distribution systems
Assist in or perform preventive maintenance and repair activities on equipment such as batteries, motors, compressed air systems, fork-lifts, electric heaters, etc
Make required equipment checks and inspections; record data, assist in performing tests and prepare reports, graphs, sketches and curves; compile and record data relating to projects, tests, investigations
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with all standards and specifications
Assist others in engineering layouts and preparing data for engineering procedures, specifications, contracts, bills of materials and requisitions for the installation, maintenance and operation of equipment if applicable
Use the work management system to locate or request parts, create work requests/work orders, search and record work histories if applicable
As directed, request and accept permits to ensure that equipment to be worked on has been properly cleared and tagged
Assist in installing and removing grounds as directed
Perform all other duties as assigned
Perform duties in accordance with all federal, state, local and company environmental, safety and health regulations, policies, procedures, rules and practices
Report unsafe conditions, practices, irregularities and abnormal conditions to appropriate supervision; stop all unsafe work
Become knowledgeable of OSHA, Regulatory, and Environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures