Power Plant Junior Equipment Operator — Career Path

Appalachian Power Company

United States

On-site

USD 43,000 - 45,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

American Electric Power is hiring an entry-level Equipment Operator Jr. You will perform semi-skilled maintenance and operating tasks in power plant operations and seek progression to Equipment Operator once competency is achieved.

The role emphasizes safety, basic testing, and routine upkeep across plant equipment. The position qualifies with an engineering/energy tech education or related experience and requires a valid state driver’s license.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in engineering, industrial or energy technology or equivalent.
  • Associate degree in another discipline with two years related work experience.
  • High school diploma with four years related work experience or two years military experience.

Responsibilities

  • Isolate, clean, open, replace, inspect, close and return to service strainers, heat exchangers and dust collectors.
  • Operate, clean, service and lubricate portable power-driven tools and equipment.
  • Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Monitor and inspect plant equipment for normal operation.
  • Identify and report abnormal conditions and write work orders.
  • Perform minor maintenance on heating and plumbing systems and assist in boiler preparation.

Skills

Stand for long hours
Manual dexterity
Teamwork

Education

Associates degree in engineering/industrial/energy tech
Associates degree + 2 years related experience
High school diploma + 4 years related experience
High school diploma + 2 years military experience

Job description

American Electric Power is hiring an entry-level Equipment Operator Jr. You will perform semi-skilled maintenance and operating tasks in power plant operations and seek progression to Equipment Operator once competency is achieved.

The role emphasizes safety, basic testing, and routine upkeep across plant equipment. The position qualifies with an engineering/energy tech education or related experience and requires a valid state driver’s license.

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