Maintenance Mechanic Jr - RSOE

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking skilled personnel to join our Regional Service Organization. You will inspect, install, repair and maintain plant equipment, including scaffolding, piping, bearings, and wear plates, with travel up to 30%.

You’ll learn to operate machine shop tools and perform basic welding and electrical work on site. Responsibilities include laying out work, reading simple prints, and ensuring safety rules are followed while maintaining equipment and assisting in project

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering, industrial or energy technology or equivalent.
• Or associate in another discipline with two years related experience.
• Or high school diploma with four years related experience.
• Or high school diploma with two years of related military experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, erect or remove scaffolding and assist with complex scaffolding setups.
• Perform drilling, tapping, cutting, threading and simple machining tasks.
• Lay out components using rulers, scales, and levels for plant equipment mounting.
• Perform non-code welding on wear plates and similar assemblies.
• Carry out electrical work, wiring and terminations up to 260V and test circuits.
• Repair and maintain boiler tubes, valves, gauges, pumps and related equipment.
• Paint surfaces, perform rough carpentry, and repair hardware as needed.
• Operate mobile equipment and maintain a clean workspace.
• Adhere to safety rules and obtain necessary certifications/licences as required.

Skills

Rigging

Scaffolding

Welding

Electrical work

Reading prints

Education

Associate degree in engineering, industrial or energy technology

Associate degree in another discipline with 2 years related work experience

High school diploma with 4 years related work experience

High school diploma with 2 years related military experience

Tools

Measuring devices

Oxyacetylene torches

Machine shop tools

HVAC/conduit installation

Job description

Job Summary

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

Job Description

Note: This job is with a Regional Service Organization (RSO). Travel may be required up to 30%.

What you’ll do:

• Inspect, erect and/or remove simple scaffolding, rigging and blocking and assist in the erection or removal of extensive or complicated scaffolding, rigging and blocking.
• Use appropriate tools and perform jobs such as drill and tap holes, thread bolts, cut and thread pipe, mill and prep boiler tubes, use measuring devices required in the work, and learn to perform simple machining jobs on machine shop tools.
• Use layout tools such as rules, scales, straight edges, dividers, trams, squares, levels, plumb bobs and protractors to lay out plane figures on flat surfaces, such as coal conveyor wear plates, bolt holes on man covers, and flanges and holes for conduit in junction boxes.
• Perform non-code electric arc welding such as building up work surfaces on wear plates where warping is not a problem, and where adequate stock remains to prevent burning through; make tack and assembly welds in the maintenance and construction of items such as jigs, fixtures, chutes, hoppers, wear plates, and cable troughs where such welds are not required to be continuous structural welds.
• Perform metal cutting (oxyacetylene, propylene, etc.) and simple welding and brazing in the flat position.
• Use oxyacetylene torches, LP gas torches, and the like, for purposes of assembly or disassembly, bending, forming, or heat-treating when the configuration of the object is such that intricate control of heat application is not required, such as in the removal of couplings from service water plumps, sump pumps and bending U‑straps from carbon steel.
• Perform electrical work such as pull in and terminate 2- and 3-wire conductors for lighting or fractional horsepower circuits and make repairs to same; tape electrical connections on circuits up to and including 260 volt, AC and DC on fractional horsepower equipment; use clamp‑on ammeters and voltmeters; clean de‑energized electrical equipment.
• Install and make repairs to masonry refractory and insulation.
• Replace and adjust valve packing, drive balls, conveyor idlers, gauges glasses, sight glasses, position/level switches, pressure gauges, manometers, pressure switches and similar devices.
• Inspect, clean, repair and reassemble as assigned: oil igniters and nozzles, pulverizers, feeders, fans, dampers, air preheaters, heat exchangers, precipitator rappers, hopper heaters & insulators, small motors, pumps, fans, slag blowers, etc.
• Clean and mask surfaces preparatory to painting; perform paintings using brushes or spray equipment with approved paints.
• Perform rough carpentry work, make minor repairs to brick or concrete walls and floors, perform rough plastering, replace glass and repair window and door hardware.
• Operate mobile equipment and its associated equipment and perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment.
• Maintain equipment, tools and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Obtain clearance orders and determine that the equipment to be worked on has been properly cleared and tagged.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions to supervision.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company safety rules, operating regulations and practices.
• Train for and carry out assignments in firefighting, first aid or other emergency programs as required.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

Education requirements are listed below:

• Associate degree in engineering, industrial or energy technology;
• OR Associate degree in another discipline and two (2) years of related work experience;
• OR high school diploma with four (4) years of related work experience;
• OR high school diploma with two (2) years of related military experience.

Related experience is listed under Principal Accountabilities. Must also have performed the duties of, and have maintained all the qualifications of the line‑of‑progression. Starting with EO Jr., Maintenance‑line‑of‑progression and must be able to pass an examination, as required. Normally achieved with 1040 hours as an Equipment Operator‑Jr or equivalent. Work Experience requirement listed below:

Must be familiar with plant maintenance, materials, practices, tools and rigging, scaffolding and blocking involved in the work. Must have demonstrated the ability to physically and mentally perform work in all areas and heights required. Must be familiar with the layout, construction, and functions of the equipment and apparatus in the plant and about the plant property. Must be familiar with equipment clearance procedures, rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work. Must be able to read, interpret, and work from simple prints and specifications. Must be able to learn to instruct and direct other employees.

Required License(s)/Certification(s)

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

Other preferences:

• 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 announcements on the Plant PA system, and to hear abnormal sounds of plant equipment.
• Must be able to communicate plant information by phone, in person or by radio.
• Must be able to work on heights, grating, platforms and catwalks.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs of pressure to manually turn off valves.
• Must be able to stand or walk continuously for up to 12 hours.

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.

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: U054-460 Compensation Range: $33.34 - $34.86 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.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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