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WHAT YOU'LL DO

Isolate, clean, open, replace, inspect, close and return to service plant equipment. Isolate equipment and place/remove clearance tags in the plant and switchyard. Operate, regulate, adjust, clean and perform minor maintenance on plant auxiliary systems. Monitor and inspect all plant equipment for normal operation. Identify and report abnormal conditions to the proper authority and write work orders. Operate, clean, service and lubricate portable power-driven tools and equipment. Erect and remove simple scaffolding and rigging. Perform routine cleaning of plant areas and equipment, including outside areas, as assigned. Load, unload, move and handle materials, supplies and equipment; open boxes, barrels, bags and other materials, using material handling equipment. Monitor water chemistry as required. Maintain water pH and follow EPA guidelines as applicable. Assist in preparing boilers and auxiliaries for operation and removal from service. If applicable, monitor coal feed to mills and burners and observe conditions of fires and furnaces. Hand lance slag in boilers, hand- operating soot blowers, unplugging ash lines, disposing of clinkers and other similar work. 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. Perform other job duties as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education:

Two year Associate degree in power plant technology, industrial technology, engineering technology or equivalent.

Experience:

Equivalent would include 2- years of military experience, or some post high school education plus two years of related industrial experience. Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) is required for this position. A review of Employment Testing Information, Test-Taking Tips, together with the POSS Practice Tests, may be helpful. A link to these materials may be found at AEP.com Careers by selecting Employment testing. Possess an appropriate State driver's license . Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the Company, all required training to advance to Assistant Station Operator. This includes the ability to gain a working knowledge of all applicable operating instructions and procedures. Must successfully qualify for Turbine Operator (Tulsa Power Station) or Assistant Station Operator (NES 1,2,3,4, Riverside and Southwestern) within three years. Must be available to work rotating shifts. Holidays and weekends as required. Must be available for call-out.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands - walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs.

Where You'll Will Work:

Jenks, OK What You'll Get For A Equip Operator 1st

Yr:

$35.80 What You'll Get For A Equip Operator Aft 1st

Yr:

$44.96

Compensation Data Compensation Grade:

U070-938

Compensation Range:

$35.80 - $44.96 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. Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one. It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 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