Operation Specialist assc

Job Summary

Provides entry- to intermediate-level technical and operational support to plant operations to support the safe and efficient generation of electrical power. Assists in analyzing plant operations and implementing improvements under guidance. Supports operating procedures, training activities, and daily plant operations while developing technical expertise.

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Provide technical and operational support to Energy Production and other plant groups, as assigned.
• Assist in developing and maintaining normal, startup/shutdown, and emergency operating procedures.
• Participate in the development and delivery of operating training and related programs.
• Support plant safety and environmental compliance activities in accordance with company policies and governmental regulations.
• Provide support for unit startups and shutdowns under direction.
• Affiliate with LEAN initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support operational excellence initiatives through data gathering, monitoring, and reporting.
• Affiliate with clearance permits and outage planning activities.
• Collaborate with plant personnel and departments to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Perform assigned operational and administrative tasks to support plant performance.
• Respond to callouts and support plant availability as needed.
• Develop technical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Perform systems walkdowns for basic assessments and troubleshooting.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Able to assist with presentations or training sessions.

What You’ll Get For An Operation Specialist Associate

$87,633 - $131,453

What You’ll Get For An Operation Specialist

$98,993 - $158,383

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution or related technical field and 6 years of power plant operations experience; OR High school diploma/GED and 8 years of power plant operations experience.
• Experience: Refer to Education section.
• Licenses/Certifications: N/A.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-007
Compensation Range: $87,633.00 - $128,688.00

Physical Demand Level for this job

S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today!

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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 respects 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 (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.