Instrument Tech 1st year to Instument Tech 3rd year at American Electric Power

Fulton, Mississippi, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Internship, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, Power GenerationIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Controls (no experience required); or Certificate in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation or equivalent (no experience required); or without degree, 2 years experience in addition to HS diploma or GED
Job experience relative to this position: Steel mills, paper mills, nuclear, nuclear navy service, chemical, oil refinery, power plant, or similar industry
Successful completion of the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MAS)
Must possess the appropriate State driver's license
Residency within 1 hour drive under normal conditions to Turk Power Plant

Responsibilities

Assist in analysis, detection, and repair of defects in interlock and control systems, electronic devices, solid state equipment, computers, solid state communication systems, instruments (e.g., meters, gauges, process control valves), electrohydraulic turbine control, Boiler Control Systems, Burner management systems, fuel handling systems (gas & coal), chemical analyses, water quality instrumentation, CEMS, EPA discharge monitoring equipment, and calculations related to power plant equipment operating efficiency
Assist in engineering studies and calculations related to operating efficiency of power plant equipment and assist engineers in performing other technical services
Participate in continuous improvement activities
Obtain basic working knowledge to locate, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair defects in control systems involving electrical, solid state electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic components, tubing, using diagrams and process control knowledge, with assistance from journeyman or supervision
Learn to install, calibrate, and maintain control loops with assistance from journeyman and/or supervision
Assist with performing functions to place in or remove from service instrument and control systems undergoing study, tests, or adjustments
Obtain basic working knowledge of PLC and DCS Control Systems, Force Contacts, locate hardware I/O addresses, and learn basic programming logic with assistance
Assist in preparing data for engineering procedures, specifications, bills of material, and requisitions for equipment installation, maintenance, and operation
Assist with setting up and connecting test devices for tests on equipment such as boilers, turbines, generators, and other power plant equipment; perform or assist in such tests
Learn to operate and maintain equipment to obtain temperatures, levels, pressures, and flows accurately; analyze data and calculate test results using handbooks, manuals, and references
Learn to compile and record data relating to tests and investigations; prepare graphs, curves, and reports
Assist with maintaining analyzing equipment to ensure accurate information for plant operations
Develop basic knowledge of industrial processes and systems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

instrumentationcontrol systemstroubleshootingcalibrationPLCprocess controlCEMSburner management systemselectrohydraulic controlspneumatic systemshydraulic systemsschematic diagramswiring diagrams

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the compensation for this Instrument Technician position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, or where do I need to be located?

The role is at Turk Power Plant in Fulton, Arkansas, and the successful candidate must reside within a 1-hour drive under normal conditions.

What skills are required for the Instrument Technician role?

The position requires basic working knowledge to troubleshoot and repair control systems involving electrical, solid state electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components, install and calibrate control loops, and work with PLC and DCS Control Systems with assistance from journeymen or supervision.

What is the work environment like at AEP's Turk Power Plant?

This is a full-time role assisting in highly skilled work on power plant equipment like boilers, turbines, generators, control systems, and instrumentation, with participation in continuous improvement activities.

What makes a strong candidate for this Instrument Technician position?

Strong candidates will meet the residency requirement within 1 hour of Turk Power Plant and demonstrate ability to learn and assist in troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining complex control systems and power plant equipment under supervision.