Job Posting End Date

04-06-2026

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Job Summary

Perform and coordinate technical and specialized work of a skilled nature in connection with the calibration and certification, Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) used to diagnose, repair, verify and calibrate electronic, electric, mechanical and pneumatic systems of plant equipment, security equipment, and simulator equipment. Correct malfunctions and defects in M&TE, and work with supervisors and others in conducting engineering studies and special projects associated with the overall successful performance of the M&TE used by this section.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Calibrate Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) in all of the following disciplines: electrical, dimensional, physical/mechanical, chemical; to ensure compliance with established specifications.
• Maintain primary/intrinsic, secondary, and working calibration standards in suitable condition to provide calibrations of M&TE, to ensure calibrations made on safety related plant systems are traceable to national standards.
• Develop calibration procedures (scripts), using Fluke MET/CAL computer software, according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings or other technical requirements with minimal direction or supervision.
• Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.
• Analyze measurement data to identify abnormalities, trends, and/or predicting future values.
• Identify and report M&TE out-of-tolerance conditions, irregularities, and/or abnormal conditions.
• Perform corrective actions to M&TE by adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.
• Analyze test and investigational data; calculate and convert test data to standard values; evaluate data and prepare calibration reports and certificates in accordance with approved plant procedures.
• Perform uncertainty evaluation and analysis for measurement standards and associated measurement processes.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

• Associates degree in a technical discipline such as electronics, electrical engineering technology, mechanical engineering, computer engineering or associated subject or formal training in Metrology, such as Precision Measurement Equipment Course (PMEL)/Test Measure, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Work.

Work Experience:

• Must have at least 2 years' experience as a Calibration Services Technician.

Other Requirements:

• Must have a thorough knowledge of the principles of electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems. Know the location, nomenclature and function of plant equipment, including nuclear reactor, thermal generating units, mechanical and electrical auxiliaries, remote control apparatus and switch gear.
• Must be able to test, repair and calibrate analog and digital instruments/equipment; report test findings and prepare written and schematic reports on malfunctioning characteristics of equipment.
• Must be able to read, interpret and work from electrical and mechanical diagrams, complex prints and specifications.
• Effectively use all current computer maintenance manuals, diagnostic program manuals, engineering documents and vendor manuals for typical M&TE.
• Must have a basic understanding of Personal Computer operation, Microsoft Windows software and solid experience with Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands:

• May perform walk downs in plant environment which may include exposure to Heat, cold, noise, and radiation exposure.

Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

What You'll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

N006-725

Compensation Range:

$47.57 - $50.76

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L – Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg c ontrols; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.  NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible

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