Coal Handler

American Electric Power • Winfield, WV

2d

About The Position

Perform semi-skilled manual work, maintenance, and operating duties in connection with power plant operation, as assigned. Duties may vary depending on the line of progression: Operations, Maintenance, or Coal Yard. The role requires following company safety rules and operating practices, learning applicable instructions and procedures, and completing required training to advance to an associated classification or vacate the Equipment Operator-Junior classification.

Requirements

• Associate degree in engineering, industrial technology, or energy technology; or an associate degree in another discipline plus two years of related work experience; or a high school diploma plus four years of related work experience; or a high school diploma plus two years of related military experience.
• Possess a valid state driver's license.
• Successfully complete the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) tests.
• Successfully complete a physical abilities assessment.
• Be able to stand or walk continuously for up to 12 hours.
• Be able to work rotating shifts.
• Satisfactorily complete required training and demonstrate competency within company-established time frames.
• Learn applicable operating instructions and procedures, safety practices and procedures, and tools and equipment used in the work.
• Read, interpret, and work from simple prints and specifications, and gain a working knowledge of applicable OSHA and environmental guidelines.
• Meet the stated Medium physical demand level: exert 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

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; use portable meters and analyzers for testing and monitoring; check and lubricate 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 and inspect plant equipment; identify and report abnormal conditions; and write work orders.
• Perform simple disassembly and assembly, clean and recondition parts, lubricate, bolt and unbolt, wire-brush, and open and close inspection doors; prepare equipment surfaces by removing guards, housings, pipe covering, and insulation; erect and remove simple scaffolding and rigging; and perform minor heating and plumbing system maintenance.
• Load, unload, move, and handle materials, supplies, and equipment; open packages and containers; operate hoists, forklifts, skid steer loaders, small tractors, automotive equipment, and associated equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning of plant equipment and areas, including outside areas, and clean oil igniters and nozzles.
• Assist with preparing boilers and auxiliaries for operation and removal from service; monitor coal feed to mills and burners and observe fires and furnaces; hand-lance boiler slag, hand-operate soot blowers, unplug ash lines, and dispose of clinkers.
• Use flow diagrams to identify system piping and equipment and revise prints as required; conduct equipment checks; and assist with tests and preparation of related reports, graphs, and curves.
• Follow company safety rules, operating regulations, and practices; report unsafe conditions and practices; and train for and perform 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, including learning applicable operating instructions, procedures, safety practices, tools, and equipment.

Benefits

• AEP states that it offers a comprehensive benefits package intended to support and enhance employee well-being; specific benefits are not listed.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree