Maintenance Mechanic Jr.

About the role

Perform skilled work in the checking, inspecting, repair, maintenance, installation and construction of plant equipment and apparatus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose trouble, dismantle, overhaul, reassemble and install and repair equipment including boilers, pulverizers, generators, turbines, valves, electric motors, pumps, boiler gauge glass, sootblowers, air compressors, preheater conveyors, tractors, carryall and locomotive.
• Fabricate and install pipe and fittings to specifications indicated on shop drawings or construction prints.
• Inspect, repair or install insulation and covering.
• Use monitoring equipment such as vibration and thermal test equipment to assess equipment and conditions and to perform single plane balancing; clean water jackets, clean inner and after coolers.
• Operate all shop and portable machine tools to determine machining methods and produce accurate measurements on simple contours; perform general machine work within plus or minus .002 tolerance.
• Perform all position non-code electric arc and oxyacetylene structural and pipe welding, brazing, silver and soft soldering on equipment that does not require welding certification.
• Assist in dismantling, overhauling, reassembling and installing electrical equipment.
• Obtain permits and ensure equipment is properly cleared and tagged before work.
• Perform carpentry, masonry and painting work including fabricating and erecting heavy scaffolding, building skids and protective coverings, repairing buildings and structures, hanging doors, finishing concrete, laying brick, leading major painting jobs and performing skilled painting.
• Maintain equipment, tools and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Operate and maintain mobile equipment and automotive equipment and its associated equipment.
• Perform rigging and blocking that does not require use of two hooks on bridge crane such as turning turbine shells; erect and remove scaffolding.
• Inspect, check and prepare plant systems and equipment for start-up and shutdown; perform local operations to place equipment in service and auxiliary switching as required.
• Assist in isolating equipment and placing clearance tags as directed.
• Perform duties in accordance with operating instructions, safety regulations and current practices; prepare and maintain records as required.
• Assist, instruct and help train other employees in work of this nature; report irregularities and abnormal conditions to appropriate supervision.
• Train for and carry out assignments in fire-fighting, first aid and other emergency response programs.

Requirements

• Two-year Associate degree in engineering technology, industrial technology, energy technology or equivalent.
• 2 years of military experience or an Associate’s degree outside this field plus the following:
  • Must have performed the duties of and met all qualifications (including completion of all job demos) of Equipment Operator Jr. (in-the-maintenance-line-of-progression) and the Maintenance Mechanic Jr. positions.
  • Must be able to pass an examination, if required.
  • Normally achieved with 2080 hours as a Maintenance Mechanic-Jr or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Thorough and working knowledge of the layout, construction and functions of the equipment and apparatus in and about the plant, plant maintenance, materials, practices, tools, rigging, scaffolding and blocking involved in the work.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from complex prints and specifications.
• Thorough working knowledge of equipment procedures and the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct and coordinate work.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess the appropriate State driver license.
• Obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and licenses as required.
• As part of the selection process, candidates are required to complete an online pre-employment assessment and achieve a “recommended” result.

Physical Requirements

• Climb ladders and stairs a number of times each day.
• Use fine dexterity to move switches and controls to precise locations.
• Detect color on alarms, equipment and other devices.
• Hear announcements on the Plant PA system and abnormal sounds of plant equipment.
• Communicate plant information by phone, in person or by radio.
• Work on heights, grating, platforms and catwalks.
• Exert up to 50 lbs. of pressure to manually turn off valves.
• Stand or walk continuously for up to 12 hours.

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.

Pay

Compensation Grade: U036-460
Compensation Range: $33.34 – $34.86