Coal Handler

American Electric Power•Winfield, WV

4d•$35 - $35

About The Position

Perform semi-skilled manual work, maintenance, and operating duties in connection with power plant operation. Duties may vary depending on the line of progression: Operations, Maintenance, or Coal Yard. The role involves equipment operation and maintenance, ash and coal handling, plant cleaning, materials handling, equipment checks, and support for boiler operation and emergency response. The employee must satisfactorily complete required training and demonstrate competency within company-established time frames to advance to the applicable role in the line of progression or vacate the Equipment Operator-Junior classification. This includes learning applicable operating instructions and procedures, safety practices, tools and equipment, and the ability to read and work from simple prints and specifications. The employee must gain a working knowledge of OSHA and Environmental guidelines and be able to work rotating shifts.

Requirements

Associate degree in engineering, industrial technology, or energy technology; or an associate degree in another discipline and two years of related work experience; or a high school diploma and four years of related work experience; or a high school diploma and two years of related military experience.
Valid state driver's license.
Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) tests.
Successful completion of a physical abilities assessment.
Able to stand or walk continuously for up to 12 hours.
Able to work rotating shifts.
Ability to learn applicable operating instructions and procedures, safety practices, tools, and equipment.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from simple prints and specifications and gain a working knowledge of OSHA and Environmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

Isolate, clean, open, replace, inspect, close, and return strainers, heat exchangers, and dust collectors to service.
Operate, clean, service, and lubricate portable power-driven tools and equipment; keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean and orderly; use portable meters and analyzers for tests and monitoring; check lubrication equipment, adjust packing glands, perform operative maintenance with hand tools, and operate oil-filtering equipment.
Operate, regulate, adjust, clean, and perform minor maintenance on bottom ash and fly ash handling equipment, including pumps, piping, and valves; monitor plant equipment, report abnormal conditions, and write work orders.
Perform simple disassembly and assembly; clean and recondition parts; lubricate, bolt, unbolt, wire brush, and open and close inspection doors; prepare work areas and equipment surfaces; remove and prepare insulation and pipe covering; erect and remove simple scaffolding and rigging; and perform minor heating and plumbing maintenance.
Load, unload, move, and handle materials, supplies, and equipment; open containers and operate material-handling equipment, including hoists, forklifts, skid steer loaders, small tractors, and automotive equipment.
Perform routine cleaning of plant equipment and areas, including outside areas, and clean oil igniters and nozzles.
Assist in preparing boilers and auxiliaries for operation and removal from service; monitor coal feed to mills and burners, observe fires and furnaces, hand-lance boiler slag, operate soot blowers by hand, unplug ash lines, and dispose of clinkers.
Use flow diagrams to identify system piping and equipment and revise prints as required; make equipment checks and assist with tests and preparation of reports, graphs, and curves.
Follow company safety rules, operating regulations, and practices; report unsafe conditions and practices; train for and carry out firefighting, first aid, and other emergency response assignments as required.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned.
Complete required training and demonstrate competency within company-established time frames; learn applicable operating instructions, procedures, safety practices, tools, and equipment.