Maintenance Mechanic Jr.

aep; Cresap (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Cresap, WV is seeking skilled technicians to perform maintenance, installation and repair of plant equipment and apparatus. The role involves diagnosing issues, dismantling and reassembling components, and ensuring safety compliance.

Requirements include a two-year associate degree in engineering/energy technology or equivalent, plus 2 years of military experience or equivalent education with demonstrated leadership and knowledge of equipment procedures.

Qualifications

• Two year Associate degree in engineering technology, industrial technology, energy technology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, dismantle, overhaul, reassemble and repair equipment.
• Perform boiler, pulverizer, generator, turbine, valves, motors and pump maintenance and related tasks.
• Operate shop tools, fabricate/fit piping, and perform non-certified welding and brazing as needed.
• Assist in installing electrical equipment and ensuring proper clearance and tagging.
• Train and assist other employees and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology/industrial technology/energy technology

Job description

Job Posting End Date

09-10-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Perform skilled work in the checking, inspecting, repair, maintenance, installation and construction of plant equipment and apparatus.

What you'll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

Diagnose trouble, dismantle, overhaul, reassemble and install and repair equipment in the performance of duties such as: general repairs to boilers, pulverizers, generators, turbines, valves, electric motors, pumps, boiler gauge glass, sootblowers, air compressors; preheater conveyors, tractors, carryall and locomotive; fabricate and install pipe and fittings to specifications indicated on shop drawings or construction prints. Inspect, repair or install insulation and covering. Use monitoring equipment such as vibration and thermal test equipment to assess equipment and conditions and to perform single plane balancing; clean water jackets, clean inner and after coolers Operate all shop and portable machine tools in work which requires determining methods of machining and producing accurate measurements on simple contours. Do general machine work that does not require a closer tolerance than plus or minus .002. Perform all position non-code electric arc and oxyacetylene structural and pipe welding, brazing, silver and soft soldering on equipment that does not require welding certification. Assist, dismantle, overhaul, reassemble and install electrical equipment. Obtain permits and determine that equipment to be worked on has been properly cleared and tagged. . Perform carpentry, masonry and painting work such as fabricate and erect heavy scaffolding, build skids and protective covering for equipment and material, repairs to buildings and structures, hang doors, finish concrete, lay brick, serve as lead person on major painting jobs and perform skilled painting. Maintain equipment, tools and work areas in a clean and orderly condition. Operate and maintain mobile equipment. Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment and perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment. Perform rigging and blocking that does not require use of two hooks on bridge crane such as turning turbine shells; erect and remove scaffolding. Inspect, check and prepare plant systems and equipment for start-up and shutdown. Perform local operations to place equipment in service. Perform auxiliary switching as required. Assist in isolating equipment and placing clearance tags, as directed. Perform duties in accordance with operating instructions, safety regulations and current practices. Prepare & maintain records as required. Assist instruct and help train other employees in work of this nature. Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned. Report irregularities and abnormal conditions to the appropriate supervision. Train for and carry out assignments in fire-fighting, first aid and other emergency response program. Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

What we're looking for:

Education requirements are listed below:

Two year Associate degree in engineering technology, industrial technology, energy technology or equivalent.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

2- years of military experience or an Associate 's degree outside this field plus the following:

• Must have performed the duties of and met all qualifications (including completion of all job demos) of Equipment Operator Jr. (in-the-maintenance-line-of-progression) and the Maintenance Mechanic Jr. positions
• Must be able to pass an examination, if required. Normally achieved with 2080 hours as a Maintenance Mechanic-Jr or equivalent.
• Must have a thorough and working knowledge of the layout, construction and functions of the equipment & apparatus in and about the plant, plant maintenance, materials, practices, tools, rigging, scaffolding and blocking involved in the work.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of equipment procedures and the rules, safety practices & procedures applicable to the work.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to lead and direct and coordinate work.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

• Must possess the appropriate State driver license and obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and licenses as required.

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: Employment Test Preparation Resources .

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Physical demand level is Medium
• Must be able to climb ladders & stairs a number of times each day.
• Must be able to use fine dexterity to move switches & controls to precise locations.
• Must be able to detect color on alarms, equipment & other devices.
• Must be able to hear announce