Plant Equipment Operator after 6 months

American Electric Power; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Mooringsport, LA seeks a Plant Equipment Operator after 6 months to join our operations team. You will monitor and inspect plant equipment, report abnormal conditions, and assist in preparing boilers, turbines and auxiliaries for operation or removal from service.

You will perform routine maintenance, operate and calibrate equipment, handle bulk chemicals, and support plant outages while following safety guidelines and company procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and an Associate degree or equivalent in mechanical, electrical or power plant technology or related technical field, or 4+ years of industrial maintenance/operations experience required.
• Preferred: operations in chemical, industrial, refinery or military environment.
• Must possess the appropriate State driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect all plant equipment for normal operation. Identify, record, and report abnormal conditions to the proper authority. Communicate to other operators and supervisors the operating status of the plant's equipment during shift change.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment problems and document these problems using the appropriate computer tracking systems.
• Assist in preparing boilers, turbines and auxiliaries for operation and removal from service.
• Perform routine cleaning of plant areas, tools, and equipment, including outside areas, as assigned. Operate, clean and lubricate equipment necessary to perform these tasks.
• Assist with isolation of plant equipment and placing/removing clearance tags in accordance with the Company Clearance Policy.
• Operate, regulate, adjust, clean and perform minor maintenance on power plant equipment including associated pumps, piping and valves, fittings, etc.
• Perform routine operation and maintenance of basic water treating systems including chemical control, routine testing of effluents, chlorination, and lubrication.
• Assist in the proper and safe unloading and handling of bulk products.
• Assist in collecting and preparing samples, operate sampling equipment and perform tests requiring the use of basic analytical equipment and knowledge of common chemical materials. Prepare bulk supplies of chemicals to specific concentration; assist in special analyses and tests necessary to regulate proper chemical treatment of system. Record all concerns and report to supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in mechanical, electrical or power plant technology or related technical degree

4 years industrial maintenance and/or operations experience

Job description

## Plant Equipment Operator after 6 monthsApply: Mooringsport, LA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 3, 2026 (10 days left to apply): R19368**Job Posting End Date**10-03-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date**Job Summary**Perform associated duties with the placing in service, monitoring, and isolating all plant auxiliary equipment systems and/or components of a system. Communicate with operators and supervisors and other appropriate personnel the operating status of the plant's equipment. Assist in performance of semi-skilled work including maintenance and operating duties as assigned and in plant outages as needed. Participates in continuous improvement activities.**Job Description****Job Posting End Date****10-03-2026****Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.** **RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Successful candidate will live within 1 hour drive of Liberman Powerplant under normal driving conditions** **What You'll Do:** * Monitor and inspect all plant equipment for normal operation. Identify, record, and report abnormal conditions to the proper authority. Communicate to other operators and supervisors the operating status of the plant's equipment during shift change.* Assist in troubleshooting equipment problems and document these problems using the appropriate computer tracking systems.* Assist in preparing boilers, turbines and auxiliaries for operation and removal from service.* Perform routine cleaning of plant areas, tools, and equipment, including outside areas, as assigned. Operate, clean and lubricate equipment necessary to perform these tasks.* Assist with isolation of plant equipment and placing/removing clearance tags in accordance with the Company Clearance Policy.* Operate, regulate, adjust, clean and perform minor maintenance on power plant equipment including associated pumps, piping and valves, fittings, etc.* Perform routine operation and maintenance of basic water treating systems including chemical control, routine testing of effluents, chlorination, and lubrication.* Assist in the proper and safe unloading and handling of bulk products.* Assist in collecting and preparing samples, operate sampling equipment and perform tests requiring the use of basic analytical equipment and knowledge of common chemical materials. Prepare bulk supplies of chemicals to specific concentration; assist in special analyses and tests necessary to regulate proper chemical treatment of system. Record all concerns and report to supervisor.* Collect and prepare samples, operate sampling equipment and perform tests requiring the use of basic analytical equipment and knowledge of common chemical materials. Prepare bulk supplies of chemicals to specific concentration; perform special analyses and tests necessary to regulate proper chemical treatment of system. Record all concerns and report to supervisor.* Check operations and maintenance projects for compliance with chemical standards and specifications compliance with chemical standards and specifications. Perform proper and safe unloading and handling of bulk products MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education requirements are listed below: High school diploma or GED and Associate degree in mechanical, electrical or power plant technology or related technical degree or equivalent of at least 4 years industrial maintenance and or operations experience is required. Work Experience requirement listed below: Preferred: Operations in chemical, industrial, refinery or military environment. Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Must possess the appropriate State driver's license OTHER REQUIREMENTS: * 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/.* A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.* 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 firefighting, 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.**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**U072-S35**Compensation Range:**$39.01 - $39.01The 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.