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Maintenance Mechanic After 3rd Year

American Electric Power
Gentry, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2024 CLOSED ON 12/2/2024

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Job Posting End Date

11-30-2024

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Perform the work necessary to ensure 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. Report irregularities and abnormal conditions to the appropriate supervision. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.

Job Description

  • Successful candidate will reside within one hour driving distance of the Flint Creek Power Plant.**



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following will be performed under the direction of a journeyman industrial maintenance mechanic or supervisor:

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all mechanical components of plant equipment with assistance from journeyman or supervision.
  • Diagnosis, 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 under the direction of journeyman or supervisor. Develop simple 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.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of industrial processes and systems



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree in an industrial maintenance/mechanical discipline or Certificate ( Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation) or equivalent experience as stated below

Experience:

Without degree, 4 yrs applicable experience in addition to HS diploma or GED With accredited, Associates degree (2 years) two year applicable experience: With Certificate of Completion (18 months) and two year 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.

Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess the appropriate State driver's license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) test is required for this position.

A review of Employment Testing Information, Test-Taking Tips, and the MASS Practice Test may be helpful. A link to these materials may be found at AEP.com Careers by selecting Employment testing.

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.

Must be able to learn and comply with all applicable plant operating instructions and procedures.

Must be able to learn and 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.

Must be able to learn and properly use the tools and equipment applicable to work duties.

Must be able to 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.

The essential and/or marginal job functions and the associated abilities/requirements/conditions outlined above describe the general nature and level of the work performed.

They are not intended to and in no way represent an exhaustive listing of all tasks involved in performing the job.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U073-S31

Compensation Range:

$37.52-37.52 USD

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.

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