Instrument & Electrical Technician

Job Posting End Date

06-17-2025

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

Job Summary

Trains and mentors fellow employees and leads projects within his or her craft. Develops, recommends, and implements plans to address organizational unit issues within specialized fields of technical expertise. Performs highly skilled and complex work. Lead others in the performance of analysis, inspection, testing, adjusting, calibrating, and repair of electrical and electronic systems (including multi-phase high voltage electrical systems), mechanical and pneumatic instruments, solid state communication systems, instrument and control systems, equipment interlocks, computers, annunciator systems and records. Perform analytical and test work in connection with equipment testing, chemical analyses, engineering studies and calculations related to the operating efficiency of power plant equipment, (coal or gas) and assist engineers in performing other technical services. Report irregularities and abnormal conditions to the appropriate supervision. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

Job Description

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business!  We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states.  We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve.  We’re powering the future – today!

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Successful candidate will reside within 1 hour of Wilkes Power Plant

What You’ll Do

• Performs the following instrumentation and electrician accountabilities at a journeyman level:

• Perform activities necessary to correct problems with components of equipment, search for root causes of the problem, and pursue activities that will prevent reoccurrances in the future.

• Locate, inspect, troubleshoot and repair defects in plant control systems involving electrical controls and switchgear, solid state electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components, using elementary or wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams or control diagrams, and electrical distribution systems involving inspection and repair of transformers, circuit unbalance, cable faults, auxiliary and protective relays, circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnects, conveyors, motors, and generators.

• Install, calibrate, tune and maintain single-element and multiple-element control loops.

• Perform necessary functions to place in or remove from service, instrument and control systems undergoing study, tests or adjustments.

• Lead, instruct, direct, and train other employees assigned to assist in the work and oversee contractors.

• Troubleshoot PLC and DCS Control Systems, force contacts, and locate hardware I/O addresses. Build basic programming logic.

• Assist others in preparing necessary data for engineering procedures, specifications, bills of material and requisitions for the installation, maintenance and operation of equipment.

• Set up and connect testing devices used in tests on equipment such as boilers, turbines, generators, and other power plant equipment; perform or assist others in the performance of such tests.

• Operate and maintain equipment necessary to obtain temperatures, levels, pressures, and flows to obtain accuracy required; analyze data and calculate test results, applying general knowledge of flows using available handbooks, manuals and associated referenced material.

• Compile and record data relating to tests, investigations. Prepare graphs, curves and reports.

• Maintain analyzing equipment to ensure accurate information for plant operations.

• Possess strong knowledge of facility specific processes and systems.

What We’re Looking For:

Instrument and Electrical Technician

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Instrumentation Controls or in lieu of degree, four years of direct experience in an industrial technical/electrical l position. For a Certificate-- Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation , or without a degree/certificate, at least four years of industrial electronics or electrical experience

Work Experience:  With educational or equivalent requirements as stated above, an additional 2 years of experience as a power plant Instrument Technician or Electrican.

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

Other Require