Instrument Technician 3rd year - Instrument Technician

Job Posting End Date
07-31-2026

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, under the direction of a journeyman or supervisor, related to the analysis, detection and repair of defects in interlock and control systems, electronic devices, including solid state equipment, computers, solid state communication systems, and instruments, such as: meters, gauges, process control valves, electrohydraulic turbine control, Boiler Control Systems, Burner management systems, fuel handling system (gas & coal), water quality instrumentation, CEMS, EPA discharge monitoring equipment and calculations related to the operating efficiency of power plant equipment.

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 This posting represents multiple positions that offer a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Instrument Technician 3rd year, with increased requirements for the Instrument Technician 4th yr and Instrument Technician levels.

What you'll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks:

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

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

Install, calibrate, and maintain control loops.

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

Demonstrate basic working knowledge of PLC and DCS Control Systems, using force contacts, and locating hardware I/O addresses with assistance. Learn 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.

Setting up and connect test devices used in tests on equipment such as boilers, turbines, generators, and other power plant equipment. Assist others in the performance of such tests.

Operate and maintain equipment necessary to obtain temperatures, levels, pressures, and flows. Learn to analyze data and calculate test results. Learn to apply general knowledge of flows using available handbooks, manuals and associated reference material.

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

Maintain analyzing equipment to ensure accurate information for plant operations.

Demonstrate working knowledge of industrial processes and systems.

What we're looking for:

Education requirements are listed below:

High School Diploma or GED and Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Controls.

Work experience requirements are listed below:

Without degree, add 4 years of applicable 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 Must Haves:

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  Careers by selecting Employment testing.

Must be willing to work rotating shifts including…