ICE Technician

Job Posting End Date

08-10-2025

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

Job Summary

Under supervision, perform technical and specialized work of a skilled nature in connection with electrical systems, electronics, and instrument and control systems.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

- Locate and repair defects in control systems involving electrical, solid state electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components.

- Inspect, adjust, repair and calibrate electrical relays.

- Install, calibrate and maintain single-element control systems and multiple-element control systems.

- Inspect the various component parts of instrument and control systems; make adjustments or replacements to remedy faults in those not functioning properly.

- Perform required maintenance and installation on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment.

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

- Troubleshoot PLC/SLC Logic Control Systems, Force Contacts, locate hardware I/O addresses. Build basic programming logic.

- Dismantle, overhaul, reassemble and install electrical equipment. Work with low voltage through 6.9kv

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

- Perform other job duties as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Education requirements are listed below: Associates degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Controls, or associated degree. An equivalent combination of related education and work experience in electrical systems, electronics, and/or instrumentation controls may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Work Experience requirement listed below: An equivalent combination of education and experience would include post high school education at a college, vocational school, or military training in electrical systems, electronics and/or instrumentation controls or completion of a four to five year electrical journeyman apprenticeship program, plus a minimum of two years related work experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Medium and requirements details are listed below:

Must have performed the duties of, and maintained all the qualifications of ICE Technician III and must be able to pass an examination and/or demonstration as determined by the Company to advance to ICE Technician II.

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 have sufficient experience in the use of power plant instrumentation to have a working knowledge of process control.

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 complex control systems.

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 obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and licenses as required.

Must be available for callout.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Climb ladders & stairs a number of times each day. Use fine dexterity to move switches & controls to precise locations. Detect color on alarms, equipment & other devices Hear announcements on the Plant PA system, and to hear abnormal sounds of plant equipment. Communicate plant information by phone, in person or by radio Work on heights, grating, platforms and catwalks. Exert up to 50 lbs of pressure to manually turn off valves. Able to stand or walk continuously for up to 8 hours.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U070-944

Compensation Range:

$33.90-33.90 USD

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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