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Control Technician-Jr - Control Technician-Sr

American Electric Power
Big Sandy Plant, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Feb 2026
💰 $102,000/yr($62,000/yr$102,000/yr)

About the role

Job Posting End Date

03-05-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Perform technical and specialized work of a highly skilled and complex nature and direct the work of others in connection with high and low voltage electrical systems; analysis, detection and repair of defects in interlock and control systems, electronic devices, including computers, communication systems, and instruments, such as: meters, gauges, electrohydraulic turbine control. Assist in engineering studies and calculations related to the operating efficiency of power plant equipment to include the development of reports documenting results, and assist engineers in performing other technical services.

Job Description

Control Technician Jr.:

What You'll Do:

  • 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. Insure 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 insure 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.

What We're Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:

  • Two year Associates 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 5 or more years of related industrial technical electrical or controls experience

Work Experience requirement listed below:

  • Must have the knowledge and skill necessary to perform work in the installation, inspection, repair, adjustment, calibration and servicing of instruments and controls.

  • Must be able to read, interpret and work from simple prints, sketches and specifications.

  • Must be able to work effectively with other employees and learn to instruct and direct other employees. Must have demonstrated the ability to physically and mentally perform work in all areas and heights required

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

  • Must possess the appropriate State driver's license.

Other Must Haves:

  • Physical demand level is Medium

  • Must have sufficient experience in the use of power industrial instrumentation to have a working knowledge of process control, and be able to inspect, repair, tune, and modify single element control loops.

  • Must have the working knowledge and skill needed to calibrate and adjust plant instruments and controls, and be capable of detecting and making repairs to control systems.

  • Must be able to perform necessary engineering calculations for test results, reports, performance and records. Must be able to read, interpret and work from moderately complex prints and specifications.

  • Must have a working knowledge of equipment and clearance procedures, and the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work. Must have a working knowledge of OSHA, Regulatory, and Environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.

  • Must be able to lead and direct other employees and obtain cooperation and satisfactory work results. Must have demonstrated the ability to physically and mentally perform work in all areas and height

  • Perform duties in accordance with all federal, state, local and company environmental, safety and health regulations, policies, procedures, rules and practices. Report unsafe conditions,

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American Electric Power

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