Coal Equip Operator - 2nd yr to Coal Equip Operator-aft 2 yrs

About the role

Perform, or learn to perform work in connection with the operation and maintenance of the unloading and conveying system. Learn to operate and maintain dozers, trucks, loaders, and other heavy equipment moving coal, fly ash, bottom ash and reagents. Learn to perform maintenance on conveyor systems, chute work, and material handling systems. Learn to operate rail car unloading equipment and perform maintenance on unloading equipment. Report irregularities and abnormal conditions to supervisor. Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning work and washdown on the coal conveyor system, such as car dumpers, bunkers, runways, tripper room, belt decks, and tunnels.
• Load, unload and handle coal, materials, and equipment; where required, couple and uncouple railroad cars; haul and move materials, supplies and equipment; cleaning work of all kinds in, around, and on equipment, buildings, and yard; clean and remove ashes and debris; work on tracks and track beds.
• Operate and assist in performing maintenance on all coal yard related equipment.
• Clean and perform lubrication on all equipment including conveyors, pumps, large motors and gearboxes and mobile equipment.
• Learn to inspect and test fire equipment and properly document tests.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of industrial processes and systems.
• Assist issuing clearances, clearing and tagging equipment and holding clearance permits.
• Prepare and maintain records as required.

Requirements

Successful candidate must reside within 1 hour of Flint Creek Powerplant.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED.
• 2 years experience repairing/operating conveyors, hydraulic systems, machinery alignment, bulldozers, scrapers, loaders, forklifts, etc. (electrical).
• 3 years of industrial electrical, instrumentation or controls experience.
• 3 years of industrial welding experience and pass AEP testing if required.

Skills

• Depth Perception.
• Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination.
• Carrying.
• Climbing.
• Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination.
• Seeing.
• Near Vision.
• Far Vision.
• Depth Perception.
• Field of Vision.
• Accommodation.
• Color.
• Hearing.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

• Coal Equipment Operator 2nd yr: $43.39/hr
• Coal Equipment Operator aft 2nd yr: $47.57/hr

Schedule

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. Respond to callouts in both outage and non-outage work to maintain and support business operational needs and schedules.

Qualifications

• Must possess the appropriate State driver's license.
• Must complete the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) test.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Must respond to callouts in both outage and non-outage work to maintain and support business operational needs and schedules.
• Must comply with all applicable plant operating instructions and procedures.
• Must 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 properly use the tools and equipment applicable to work duties.
• Must communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Must 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.
• Must demonstrate applicable knowledge, skills and abilities for next progression within job family.

Physical Demands

• M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AEP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.