Plant Operations Technician: Station & Turbine Support

American Electric Power; Oologah (OK); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Oklahoma seeks a skilled plant operator to operate steam-electric generating units, boilers, turbines and related equipment under moderate supervision. You will control, regulate, and adjust equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and correct output.

Responsibilities include maintaining water levels and pressures, recording data, and following safety rules while coordinating with maintenance and control room staff on complex plant operation tasks.

Qualifications

• Two year Associate degree in power plant technology, industrial technology, energy technology or equivalent.
• Equivalent would include 2- years of military experience or some post high school education plus two years of related industrial experience. Must have performed the duties of, and maintained all the qualifications of Equipment Operator.

Responsibilities

• Operate and regulate boilers, turbines, and associated equipment for efficiency.
• Monitor water levels, pressures, temperatures; adjust outputs.
• Prepare records and reports using monitoring software.
• Perform safety procedures and respond to alarms.
• Coordinate switching and testing of control systems.

Skills

Instrument readings analysis

Leadership

Reading prints & specs

Shift work availability

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in power plant technology

Job description

American Electric Power in Oklahoma seeks a skilled plant operator to operate steam-electric generating units, boilers, turbines and related equipment under moderate supervision. You will control, regulate, and adjust equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and correct output.

Responsibilities include maintaining water levels and pressures, recording data, and following safety rules while coordinating with maintenance and control room staff on complex plant operation tasks.