Coal Plant Operator & Maintenance Technician

AEP Service Corporation; Winfield (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation is seeking a Plant Operator to perform semi-skilled maintenance and operating duties at a power plant. Duties include isolating, cleaning, inspecting and returning to service strainers, heat exchangers and dust collectors, and operating tools and equipment.

The role involves maintaining ash handling systems, monitoring plant equipment, and performing basic repairs and inspections. Candidates should have related education or experience and possess a valid state driver’s

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering, industrial or energy technology.
• Associate degree in another discipline and two years of related work experience.
• High school diploma with four years of related work experience.
• High school diploma with two years of related military experience.

Responsibilities

• Isolate, clean, open, replace, inspect, close and return to service strainers, heat exchangers and dust collectors.
• Operate and maintain portable power driven tools and equipment; keep tools and work areas clean and orderly.
• Operate, regulate and maintain bottom ash and flyash handling equipment; monitor plant equipment for normal operation and report abnormalities.
• Disassemble and reassemble components; prepare surfaces for maintenance and recover surfaces; construct simple scaffolding and rigging as needed.
• Move materials and operate material handling equipment (hoists, forklifts, skid steer loaders, etc.); perform duties incidental to operation.
• Clean plant areas and equipment regularly; clean oil igniters and nozzles.
• Assist in preparing boilers and auxiliaries for operation; monitor coal feed and fires; perform slag handling tasks.
• Read and use flow diagrams; perform equipment checks and assist in tests and reports.

Education

Associate degree in engineering, industrial or energy technology

Associate degree in another discipline and two years of related work experience

High school diploma with four years of related work experience

High school diploma with two years of related military experience

Job description

AEP Service Corporation is seeking a Plant Operator to perform semi-skilled maintenance and operating duties at a power plant. Duties include isolating, cleaning, inspecting and returning to service strainers, heat exchangers and dust collectors, and operating tools and equipment.

The role involves maintaining ash handling systems, monitoring plant equipment, and performing basic repairs and inspections. Candidates should have related education or experience and possess a valid state driver’s