MEET THE PRO: Seth Crow, Instrument Technician
By Arkansas Next on Monday, October 25, 2021
Hometown: Texarkana
Age: 25
Where you trained: University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
What you earned: Associate degree in Power Plant Technology – Instrumentation & Electronics
Job title: Instrument technician
Employer: Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
Seth Crow researched careers in Arkansas with excellent benefits and found a few that required power plant classes. He soon discovered an interest in instrumentation and controls.
“I saw there was a large opening in this field,” Seth says. “Also, the wholesale power industry will not be going away anytime soon. I came out of trade school with a well-paying job to start saving for things like a house or a Jeep — not paying back student loans.”
He likes that there he gets to have new and exciting experiences. “Every day there is something new. This makes my job enjoyable and provides a great career path for me.”
"I found a career, not just a job, that I will be happy to keep until I retire. My job is very rewarding." – Seth
WHAT DOES AN INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN DO?
Ensure the reliable and efficient operation and function of the AECC’s Magnet Cove Generating Station at Magnet Cove. Troubleshooting and finding solutions to complicated issues.
Responsibilities
- Keeping up with the transmitters and electronics of the power plant
- Maintaining the efficiency of the generating station
- Ensuring power reaches its delivery destination
Education level: An associate degree or some version of higher education is preferred
Job Outlook
► +7% expected growth by 2028
► 610 jobs in Arkansas by 2028
► 60 average annual job openings in Arkansas
This option is for you if
- You’re self-driven
- You’re eager to learn
- You love a challenge
- You can see the big picture
- You’re solution-oriented
High-end earners (top 10%) make
$83,700
Median wages in Arkansas
$66,990 Annual
$32.21 Hourly
START YOUR TRAINING
• Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
• Entergy
• University of Arkansas Hope–Texarkana
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Source: bls.gov and careeronestop.org
