Junior Equipment Operator: Hands-On Power Plant Career

AEP Service Corporation; New Haven (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in New Haven, WV seeks an Equipment Operator Junior to perform semi-skilled maintenance and operating duties in power plant operations. You will isolate and inspect strainers, heat exchangers and dust collectors, operate tools, and assist with boiler prep and ash handling during shifts.

The role requires a valid state driver’s license, the ability to stand for long periods, and completion of safety and testing programs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering, industrial or energy technology or equivalent experience.
• High school diploma with several years of related work experience or military experience.
• Must possess a valid State driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Isolate, clean, open, replace, inspect, close and return strainers, heat exchangers and dust collectors.
• Operate and maintain portable power tools and equipment; keep tools and work areas clean.
• Operate ash handling equipment and monitor plant operations; report abnormal conditions.
• Disassemble and recondition parts; prepare surfaces for maintenance and repair valves and piping.
• Move materials with hoists, forklifts and other equipment; perform routine cleaning of plant areas.
• Assist in boiler preparation, monitor coal feed and fires; observe conditions of furnaces.
• Read flow diagrams; assist in tests and prepare related reports and graphs.
• Adhere to safety rules and participate in emergency response training.

Skills

Stand/walk 12 hours

Manual dexterity

Education

Associate degree in engineering, industrial or energy technology

Associate degree in another discipline + 2 years related work experience

High school diploma + 4 years related work experience or 2 years military experience

Job description

AEP Service Corporation in New Haven, WV seeks an Equipment Operator Junior to perform semi-skilled maintenance and operating duties in power plant operations. You will isolate and inspect strainers, heat exchangers and dust collectors, operate tools, and assist with boiler prep and ash handling during shifts.

The role requires a valid state driver’s license, the ability to stand for long periods, and completion of safety and testing programs.