Operations & Maintenance Technician I-III

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp.; Malvern (AR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliable operation of turbines and plant systems. This role involves performing mechanical maintenance, conducting inspections, and utilizing advanced asset management systems to track maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating strong teamwork and safety awareness. With opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for individuals eager to contribute to a vital service in the community. Join a team that values dedication and excellence in the energy sector.

Benefits

100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

401(k) with 3% Dollar-for-Dollar Company Match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

9 Paid Holidays

2 Floating Holidays

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off Accrual

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of related experience required.
• Tech II and III require additional training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain turbines and plant equipment safely.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on all equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Safety Precautions

Water Treatment Operations

Equipment Inspections

Teamwork

Stress Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade School Training

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management System

Demineralizers

Reverse Osmosis Units

Filtration Systems

Job description

Operations & Maintenance Technician I-III

Job Category: Technical

Requisition Number: OPERA001389

Posted: April 15, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: On-site

Description

$30.11 - $49.15

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates steam, combustion, hydroelectric turbines, aligns, drains, and makes all necessary adjustments while working in operations. Performs minor and major mechanical maintenance on all plant equipment while working in maintenance.
• Inspects all plant equipment inside and outside, checks and lubricates equipment in accordance with the prescribed procedure, periodically records readings on log sheets as directed, and reports all non-routine items found.
• Utilizes AECC's Enterprise Asset Management System to identify the need for maintenance and track all activities and statistics required to support maintenance and operations functions.
• Travels to remotely located hydroelectric turbine and combustion turbine plants and performs work as directed.
• Participates in the training program and continually seeks to improve the skills required.
• Cleans assigned area as directed.
• Maintains familiarity with, observes, and practices all safety precautions. Maintains familiarity with and abides by all applicable internal AECC policies and procedures regarding NERC and FERC compliance.
• Performs duties in such a manner that applicable laws, regulations, and permit requirements including environmental permit requirements are adhered to.
• Performs water tests as directed and operates water treatment equipment such as demineralizers, reverse osmosis units, and filtration systems.
• Carries out security duties as necessary and as directed including screening/identifying visitors and performing security patrols to enforce security policies.
• Assists with equipment lockout/Tagout for maintenance by positioning energy isolation devices as directed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all plant equipment in accordance with schedules to ensure reliable equipment operation.
• Assists in the firing of the boiler and all duties related to burning fuel oil including unloading and transferring oil, cleaning strainers, and spill cleanup.
• Performs any and all other tasks assigned by the line of supervision that the employee is physically able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Tech II - High school or GED, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college, plus 4 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Tech III - High school or GED, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college, plus 5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license and the ability to legally operate commercial motor vehicles under 26,000 pounds. Welding certification is required for qualification as a welder.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid driver's license.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Arkansas Boiler License

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock; frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places, wet or humid conditions, vibration; and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions and expectations.

Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally required to sit, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Shift work required while working in operations. Employee must qualify as either maintenance technician or junior operator under internal AECC qualification procedures.

• 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for-Dollar Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• 2 Floating Holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off accrual
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days, but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)