Industrial Electrician-3rd Yr

American Electric Power
  • South Charleston, West Virginia
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Posting End Date

    10-11-2026

    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 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

    What You'll Do:

    The following will be performed with minimal assistance from a journeyman industrial electrician or supervision:

     

    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.

     

    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.

     

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

     

    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

     

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

     

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

     

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

     

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

     

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

     

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

     

    Demonstrate working knowledge of facility specific processes and systems.

      

    What You'll Need:
    Education:  

    High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Controls or a Certificate, Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation , or  equivalent


    Experience:

    Without degree, add 5 yrs experience in addition to HS diploma or GED 

    With accredited, Associates degree (2 years)  Three years of applicable experience

    With Certificate of Completion (18 months) -  Three 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.        

     

    Licenses/Certifications:   Must possess the appropriate State driver's license.

    Compensation Data

    Compensation Grade:

    N027-S22

    Compensation Range:

    $35.28 - $36.48

    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. 

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    It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSouth Charleston, West Virginia

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Circuit Breakersunmatched
    • Circuit Testingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Systemsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Data Collectionunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Electrical Componentsunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Electronic Engineeringunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Industrial Managementunmatched
    • Installation Guideunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Instrumentation Engineeringunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
    • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
    • Power Plantunmatched
    • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Remodelingunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Switchgearunmatched
    • Test Dataunmatched
    • Test Equipmentunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Three Phase Powerunmatched

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