Plant Equipment Operator after 6 months-after 2 years

aep; Arkansas; In loco; USD 30.000 - 47.000; Tempo pieno

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aep in Arkansas seeks a Plant Equipment Operator to monitor and isolate plant auxiliary equipment, communicate status to operators, and support outages as needed.

Daily tasks include equipment inspections, troubleshooting, preparing boilers/turbines, and routine cleaning while documenting issues in the tracking systems. Willingness to work rotating shifts is required.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED and an associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in industrial maintenance/operations is required or preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret simple prints and specifications.

Mansioni

• Monitor and inspect plant equipment for normal operation; report abnormal conditions.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and document them in tracking systems.
• Prepare boilers, turbines and auxiliaries for operation and for removal from service.
• Perform routine cleaning of plant areas and lubricate equipment as needed.
• Operate and maintain water treatment systems and perform chemical tests.
• Work rotating shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in mechanical/electrical or power plant technology

Equivalent of 4 years industrial maintenance/operations experience

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Job Posting End Date

10-19-2026 Please 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

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.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and document these problems using the appropriate computer tracking systems.
• Prepare boilers, turbines and auxiliaries for operation and removal from service. Perform duties as assigned for placing in service, monitor and isolate all plant auxiliary equipment systems and/or components of a system. Monitor boiler burners and observe conditions of fires and furnaces.
• Perform routine cleaning of plant areas, tools, and equipment, including outside areas, as assigned. Operate, clean and lubricate equipment necessary to perform these tasks.
• Isolate plant equipment and place/remove 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What we're looking for

Plant Equipment Operator after 6 months:

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:

• 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 call-outs 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 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.

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