Control Technician Jr.
American Electric Power · New Haven, WV · 1 mo ago
On-site$32.49–$45.31/hrFull-time
Job Summary: The Control Technician Jr. assists with technical and specialized work of a skilled nature in connection with electrical and control systems; analysis, detection and repair of single loop control systems, electronic devices, communication systems, and instruments such as meters, gauges and regulators; assist others in making tests, surveys and layout work and the development of reports documenting results.
Note: This job is with a Regional Service Organization (RSO). Travel may be required up to 30%.
Responsibilities
Where You'll Work: Homebase at Mountaineer Plant but will require travel to other facilities as schedule dictates.
- 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 that are 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.
Requirements
- Education: Two-year Associates degree in electronics or a qualifying Engineering or Science; OR High School Diploma with two (2) or more years of related military experience, OR a High School Diploma with five (5) or more years of related industrial technical electrical or controls experience.
- Work Experience: Must have the knowledge and skill necessary to perform work in the installation, inspection, repair, adjustment, calibration and servicing of instruments and controls.
- Work Experience: Must be able to read, interpret and work from simple prints, sketches and specifications.
- Work Experience: Must be able to work effectively with other employees and learn to instruct and direct other employees.
- Work Experience: Must have demonstrated the ability to physically and mentally perform work in all areas and heights required.
- Other Requirements: Must possess the appropriate State driver's license.
- Other Requirements: As part of the selection process, candidates are required to complete an online pre-employment assessment and achieve a "recommended" result. Additional information and preparation resources can be found in the Employment Test Prep section of our website: Employment Test Preparation Resources.
- Other Requirements: A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
- Other Requirements: Perform duties in accordance with all federal, state, local and company environmental, safety and health regulations, policies, procedures, rules and practices.
- Other Requirements: Report unsafe conditions, practices, irregularities and abnormal conditions to appropriate supervision. Stop all unsafe work.
- Other Requirements: Will need to become knowledgeable of OSHA, Regulatory, and Environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Other Requirements: Lifting up to 50 pounds; carry 35 pounds, push pull up to 65 pounds.
- Other Requirements: Frequent walking and standing.
- Other Requirements: Climb ladders and stairs, squat, kneel.
- Other Requirements: Ability to use hand tools and motorized equipment.
- Other Requirements: Environmental conditions of cold, heat, dust, fumes.
- Physical Demand Level: The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation