Maintenance Mechanic 1st year- Maintenance Mechanic 3rd year

American Electric Power; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Louisiana is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic with a focus on reliable plant operation. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and work with mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems across major plant equipment.

Role requires reading prints, safe fabrication, and adherence to environmental and safety standards while advancing through graded opportunities in maintenance, including welding and rigging tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; related associate degree or certificate enhances qualification.
• Delivery of maintenance work across mechanical systems in industrial environments.
• Experience levels vary by grade; progression paths exist with education and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical plant equipment under supervision.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, align, repair, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Operate shop and portable equipment to fabricate or repair components with precision.
• Develop jigs/fixtures and perform precision fitting as needed.
• Use vibration and thermal monitoring tools to assess equipment condition.
• Learn welding, cutting, heating, and brazing for piping and components.
• Assist with scaffolding, rigging, lifting, and safe access tasks.
• Maintain records and documentation and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Reading prints and specs

Troubleshooting & preventive maint.

Welding & brazing

Operate machine shop tools

Safety & environmental compliance

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in industrial maintenance/mechanical discipline

Certificate in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation

Job description

Job Posting End Date

11-02-2026

Job Summary

Perform the work necessary to ensure reliable operation of all plant machinery and mechanical equipment by troubleshooting problems, performing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks using drawings, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications. Report irregularities and abnormal conditions to the appropriate supervision. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

Job Description

What you'll do:

Essential Job Functions And Tasks

• The following will be performed under the direction of a journeyman industrial maintenance mechanic or supervisor:
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all mechanical components of plant equipment.
• Learn to diagnose troubleshoot, align, repair, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components such as the boiler, turbine generator, pumps, control valves, fans, other rotating equipment, and associated piping.
• Learn to operate machine shop and portable machine equipment such as lathes, shapers, drill presses, milling machines, boring bars and similar machining equipment to produce accurate tolerance on all shapes including those not readily machined on standard machine tools. Develop jigs and fixtures as necessary and performing precision fitting of component parts as required.
• Learn to use monitoring equipment such as vibration and thermal test equipment, to assess equipment conditions.
• Learn to perform electric arc and oxyacetylene structural welding to repair equipment. Perform oxyacetylene cutting, heating, and brazing piping and structural components.
• Learn to erect and remove scaffolding and perform rigging, lifting and blocking.
• Learn to operate and maintain mobile equipment such as manlifts, forklifts, backhoes, etc. and perform pre-use inspections.
• Learn to prepare, update, and maintain records and documentation as required.
• Develop basic knowledge of industrial processes and systems.

Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Maintenance Mechanic 1st Year level, with increased educational, skill or experience requirements for higher level Maintenance Mechanics.

What we’re looking for:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree in an industrial maintenance/mechanical discipline or Certificate ( Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation) or equivalent experience as stated below

Experience:

• Without degree, add 2 yr applicable experience.
• With accredited, Associates degree (2 years) No applicable experience.
• With Certificate of Completion (18 months) and no applicable experience.
• Completion of AEP Apprentice progression .
• Job experience relative to this position: Steel mills, paper mills, nuclear, nuclear navy service, chemical, oil refinery, power plant, or similar industry.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess the appropriate State driver's license.

Other:

• As part of the selection process, candidates are required to complete an online pre-employment assessment and achieve a “recommended” result. Additional information and preparation resources can be found in the Employment Test Prep section of our website: https://www.aep.com/careers/testprep/.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Minimum long distance travel required but the inspection of remote equipment is a daily requirement for this position.
• Must respond to callouts in both outage and non-outage work to maintain and support business operational needs and schedules.
• Must be able to learn and comply with all applicable plant operating instructions and procedures.
• Must be able to learn and comply with the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work environment and report unsafe conditions and practices.
• Must learn and have a working knowledge of Safety and Environmental guidelines.
• Must be able to learn and properly use the tools and equipment applicable to work duties.
• Must be able to read, interpret and work from simple prints and specifications.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and effective interactions with employees, contractors and others.
• Must be willing and able to work inside designated confined space entry areas, elevated areas and in hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to wear respirator when required.
• Train for fire fighting, first aid, AED and other emergency response programs as required.
• Demonstration of applicable knowledge, skills and abilities are required for next progression within job family.
• The essential and/or marginal job functions and the associated abilities/requirements/conditions outlined above describe the general nature and level of the work performed.
• They are not intended to and in no way represent an exhaustive listing of all tasks involved in performing the job.

What you’ll get:

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade

U072-S47

Compensation Range

$35.26 - $37.67

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.

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