Auxiliary Operator

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is accepting applications for an Auxiliary Operator pool at the Thomas Hill Energy Center.

This pool will host qualified candidates for upcoming opportunities in safe, efficient plant operations, with emphasis on reliability and teamwork. As an Auxiliary Operator, you will monitor, inspect, and adjust equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and record readings to support continuous energy production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with a minimum of one-year industrial mechanical or electrical background.
• Obtain passing results from the applicable pre-employment test(s).
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Required to work from heights.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn all components of the power plant.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and varying shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate turbine and boiler auxiliary equipment within the power plant, including systems such as circulating water, hydrogen cooling, equipment lubricating, water treatment, building heating and cooling, pumps, fans and compressors.
• Operate anhydrous ammonia systems, including unloading trucks per procedures.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Basic computer skills

Height work

Willing to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network! From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth. The Thomas Hill Energy Center is accepting applications for our Auxiliary Operator applicant pool. We are building a pool of qualified and motivated candidates for future opportunities and hiring consideration as openings become available. Auxiliary Operators at Thomas Hill play a crucial role in supporting safe and efficient plant operations by operating turbine and boiler auxiliary equipment. Key responsibilities include monitoring, inspecting, and adjusting equipment, performing housekeeping, and recording equipment readings to ensure reliable energy production.

What you’ll do:

• Safely and efficiently operate the turbine and boiler auxiliary equipment within the power plant, including systems such as circulating water, hydrogen cooling, equipment lubricating, water treatment, building heating and cooling, pumps, fans and compressors.
• Operate anhydrous ammonia systems to include unloading trucks in accordance with procedures.
• Start, stop, inspect, adjust, and lubricate equipment, keeping a close eye on equipment health, and escalating issues when equipment maintenance is required; perform preventive maintenance on equipment; analyze gauge readings, perform necessary equipment testing, and write work requests for equipment repair.

What you’ll need:

• High school diploma or GED required with a minimum of one-year industrial mechanical or electrical background.
• Obtain passing results from the applicable pre-employment test(s).
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Required to work from heights.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn all components of the power plant.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and varying shifts as needed.

What Associated provides:

• We are committed to rewarding talent with top pay. Your efforts will be recognized with a total compensation package that reflects your experience and contributions. Plan for your future with confidence!
• We offer a robust 401(k) program with a generous employer match to help you build the financial future you deserve.
• We know how important work-life integration is. Recharge with PTO and enjoy paid holidays, ensuring you have time to unwind and pursue your passions outside of work.
• Your health matters to us! Stay covered beginning on your first day of employment with our premier healthcare plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

At Associated Electric Cooperative, all of our 700+ employees across MO/AR/OK territory play a crucial role in powering our mission! Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find endless opportunities for career development here. Join us in an environment where your contribution is valued, and your career can thrive as we work together to keep the lights on!

Equal Opportunity Statement: AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Please reference the contact information below if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment. An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran. Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned, member-led, not-for-profit electric cooperative dedicated to generating reliable, affordable, and responsible power. Since 1961, we've proudly served six generation and transmission cooperative and 51 distribution cooperatives across Missouri, northeast Oklahoma, and southeast Iowa-providing energy to over 2.1 million people in the Midwest. Together, we're powering communities and shaping a brighter future.

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