Junior Maintenance Mechanic - Plant Equipment

American Electric Power; Cresap (WV); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Cresap, WV seeks a skilled technician for plant equipment maintenance, installation, and construction tasks. You will inspect and maintain equipment, handle scaffolding and rigging, perform machining prep and simple welding, and carry out electrical terminations while following safety rules to keep operations efficient.

The role requires experience with plant maintenance, reading prints, and the ability to work at heights and in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years related work experience, or high school with four years related experience.
• Ability to read simple prints and specifications and instruct others.
• Familiarity with plant maintenance, tools, rigging, scaffolding and blocking.
• Must obtain and maintain required certifications and a valid state driver license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, erect or remove scaffolding and rigging as directed.
• Drill and tap holes, thread bolts, cut and thread pipe, prep boiler tubes.
• Weld non-code repairs on wear plates and related components.
• Perform oxyacetylene cutting and basic welding in flat position.
• Carry out electrical work up to 260 V and terminate conductors.
• Install and repair masonry refractory and insulation as needed.
• Maintain and clean equipment; observe safety rules and tagging procedures.
• Operate mobile equipment and report irregularities to supervision.

Skills

Plant maintenance basics

Rigging & scaffolding

Reading prints & specs

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree / related experience

Tools

Measuring devices

Welding tools

Machine shop tools

Job description

American Electric Power in Cresap, WV seeks a skilled technician for plant equipment maintenance, installation, and construction tasks. You will inspect and maintain equipment, handle scaffolding and rigging, perform machining prep and simple welding, and carry out electrical terminations while following safety rules to keep operations efficient.

The role requires experience with plant maintenance, reading prints, and the ability to work at heights and in demanding environments.