Equipment Operator Junior (Material Handling Line of Progression)

American Electric Power • Rockport, IN

371d • $50,274 - $57,658

About The Position

The position involves performing semi-skilled manual work related to the operation and maintenance of a power plant. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining various equipment, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role may vary based on the specific line of progression, such as Operations, Maintenance, or Coal Yard.

Requirements

• Associate degree in engineering, industrial or energy technology; OR Associate degree in another discipline and two (2) years of related work experience; OR high school diploma with four (4) years of related work experience OR high school diploma with two (2) years of related military experience.
• Possess a valid State driver's license.
• Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and the Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) tests are required for this position.
• Must satisfactorily complete and exhibit competency in all required training to advance to the Equipment Operator, Maintenance Mechanic-Junior, Coal Handler or vacate the Equipment Operator-Junior classification.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to learn the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from simple prints and specifications.
• Ability to gain a working knowledge of OSHA and Environmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Isolate, clean, open, replace, inspect, close and return to service strainers, heat exchangers and dust collectors.
• Operate, clean, service and lubricate portable power driven tools and equipment; maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Utilize portable meters, analyzers and equipment to conduct tests and monitoring; lubricate and check lubrication equipment; adjust packing glands as necessary.
• Operate, regulate, adjust, clean and perform minor maintenance on bottom ash and flyash handling equipment, including associated pumps, piping and valves.
• Monitor and inspect all plant equipment for normal operation; identify and report abnormal conditions to the proper authority and write work orders.
• Perform simple disassembly and assembly work, clean and recondition parts, lubricate, bolt, unbolt, wire brush and open and close inspection doors.
• Prepare equipment work surfaces and areas by removing insulation guards and simple housings; remove pipe covering and insulation and prepare such surfaces for recovering.
• Erect and remove simple scaffolding and rigging; perform minor maintenance work on heating and plumbing systems such as repair valves, repair and replace fittings and short sections of piping; clean and replace traps.
• Load, unload, move and handle materials, supplies and equipment; operate material handling equipment including hoists, fork-lift trucks, skid steer loaders, small tractors and automotive equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning of plant areas and equipment, including outside areas, as assigned; clean oil igniters and nozzles.
• Assist in preparing boilers and auxiliaries for operation and removal from service; monitor coal feed to mills and burners and observe conditions of fires and furnaces.
• Use flow diagrams to identify system piping and equipment and revise these prints as required; make required equipment checks and assist in performing tests and preparing related reports, graphs and curves.
• Perform duties in accordance with Company's safety rules, operating regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.
• Train for and carry out assignments in firefighting, first aid and other emergency response programs as required.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED