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Industrial Electrician 3rd Yr- Industrial Electrician

American Electric Power
Central Machine Shop, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Oct 2025
💰 $78,000/yr

About the role

Job Posting End Date

10-19-2025

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

Job Summary

Perform work of a highly skilled and complex nature, under the direction of a journeyman or supervisor, related to the analysis, detection and repair of defects in interlock and electrical control systems, electrical and electronic devices, three phase motor controls, switchgear, motors and related controls, solid state equipment, computers, solid state communication systems, and other electrical and electronic devices such as: protective relays, current transformers, potential transformers, meters, gauges, process control systems. Assist in engineering studies and calculations related to the operating efficiency of power plant equipment, and assist engineers in performing other technical services. Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.

Job Description

Please Note this position is posted in a range from Industrial Electrician 3rd Yr - Industrial Electrician.

Pay Range: $38-68-$49.37

Industrial Electrician 3rd Yr:

1.) The following will be performed under the direction of a journeyman industrial electrician or supervisor:

2.) Troubleshoot, diagnose problems, calibrate plant electrical equipment, and perform inspection and repair of transformers, circuit unbalance, cable faults, auxiliary and protective relays, circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnects, conveyors, motors, and generators.

3.) Perform calculations of power and power factor for three-phase circuits. Analyze circuits by use of prints or special instruments such as voltage or circuit testers.

4.) Install control panels, pull cable, and terminate cable connections.

5.) Locate, inspect, troubleshoot and repair defects in control systems involving electrical, solid state electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components, (or plant specific systems) using elementary or wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams or control diagrams, along with knowledge of process control .

6.) Dismantle, overhaul, reassemble, inspect, test, and install electrical equipment, lighting, and freeze protection systems.

7.) Make layouts for installation of equipment, new construction and remodeling of buildings. Learn to check projects for compliance with standards and specifications.

8.) Perform electrical circuit breaker trip checks and electrical system interlock checks.

9.) Installation and connect test equipment in order to perform tests on boilers, turbines, generators and other power plant equipment.

10.) Compile and record data relating to tests and investigations including graphs, curves, and reports.

11.) Maintain the analyzing equipment to ensure accurate information for plant operations.

12.) Develop basic knowledge of industrial processes and systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education requirements are listed below: High School Diploma or GED and Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Controls or a Certificate, Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation , or equivalent

Work Experience requirement listed below: Without degree, add 4 yrs experience in addition to HS diploma or GED. With accredited, Associates degree (2 years) -Two years of applicable experience. With Certificate of Completion (18 months) - Two years of applicable experience Completion of AEP Apprentice progression Job experience relative to this position: Steel mills, paper mills, nuclear, nuclear navy service, chemical, oil refinery, power plant, or similar industry.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Must possess the appropriate State driver's license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Not Yet Determined.

Successful completion of the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) test is required for this position.

A review of Employment Testing Information, Test-Taking Tips, and the MASS Practice Test may be helpful. A link to these materials may be found at AEP.com Careers by selecting Employment testing.

Must be willing to work rotating shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Minimum long distance travel required but the inspection of remote equipment is a daily requirement for this position.

Must respond to callouts in both outage and non-outage work to maintain and support business operational needs and schedules.

Comply with all applicable plant operating instructions and procedures.

Comply with the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work environment and report unsafe conditions and practices..

Must learn and have a working knowledg

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