Maintenance Mechanic After 4th year

American Electric Power • Gentry, AR

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensures reliable operation of all plant machinery and mechanical equipment by troubleshooting problems, performing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks using drawings, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications. Leads the work of others in analysis, detection and repair of defects. Reports irregularities and abnormal conditions to the appropriate supervision. Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in an industrial maintenance/mechanical discipline or Certificate (Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation) or equivalent experience.
• Without degree, add 6 yrs applicable experience.
• With accredited, Associates degree (2 years), add 4 applicable experience.
• With Certificate of Completion (18 months) and 4 years applicable experience.
• Completion of AEP Apprentice progression.
• Job experience relative to this position: Steel mills, paper mills, nuclear, nuclear navy service, chemical, oil refinery, power plant, or similar industry.
• Must possess the appropriate State driver's license.
• Successful completion of the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) test is required for this position.
• 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 callouts in both outage and non-outage work to maintain and support business operational needs and schedules.
• Comply with all applicable plant operating instructions and procedures.
• 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.
• Properly use the tools and equipment applicable to work duties.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• After 4th year

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all mechanical components of plant equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, align, repair, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components such as the boiler, turbine generator, pumps, control valves, fans, other rotating equipment, and associated piping.
• Operate machine shop and portable machine equipment such as lathes, shapers, drill presses, milling machines, boring bars and similar machining equipment to produce accurate tolerance on all shapes including those not readily machined on standard machine tools.
• Develop jigs and fixtures as necessary and performing precision fitting of component parts as required.
• Use monitoring equipment such as vibration and thermal test equipment, to assess equipment conditions.
• Perform electric arc and oxyacetylene structural welding to repair equipment.
• Perform oxyacetylene cutting, heating, and brazing piping and structural components.
• Erect and remove scaffolding and perform rigging, lifting and blocking.
• Operate and maintain mobile equipment such as manlifts, forklifts, backhoes, etc. and perform pre-use inspections.
• Prepare, update, and maintain records and documentation as required.
• Possess strong working knowledge of facility specific processes and systems.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED