Operator Helper

Job Summary

Perform semi-skilled manual work in connection with power plant operation.

Essential Job Functions

• Isolate, clean, open, replace, inspect, close and return to service plant equipment.
• Isolate equipment and place/remove clearance tags in the plant and switchyard.
• Operate, regulate, adjust, clean and perform minor maintenance on plant auxiliary systems.
• Monitor and inspect all plant equipment for normal operation.
• Identify and report abnormal conditions to the proper authority and write work orders.
• Operate, clean, service and lubricate portable power-driven tools and equipment.
• Erect and remove simple scaffolding and rigging.
• Perform routine cleaning of plant areas and equipment, including outside areas, as assigned.
• Load, unload, move and handle materials, supplies and equipment; open boxes, barrels, bags and other materials, using material handling equipment.
• Monitor water chemistry as required.
• Maintain water pH and follow EPA guidelines as applicable.
• Assist in preparing boilers and auxiliaries for operation and removal from service.
• If applicable, monitor coal feed to mills and burners and observe conditions of fires and furnaces.
• Hand lance slag in boilers, hand-operate soot blowers, unplug ash lines, dispose of clinkers and other similar work.
• Use flow diagrams to identify system piping and equipment and revise these prints as required.
• Make required equipment checks and assist in performing tests and preparing related reports, graphs and curves.
• Perform duties in accordance with Company's safety rules, operating regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.
• Train for and carry out assignments in firefighting, first aid and other emergency response programs as required.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Two year Associate degree in power plant technology, industrial technology, engineering technology or equivalent.
• Experience: Equivalent would include 2 years of military experience, or some post high school education plus two years of related industrial experience.
• Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) is required for this position. A review of Employment Testing Information, Test-Taking Tips, together with the POSS Practice Tests may be helpful. A link to these materials may be found at AEP.com Careers by selecting Employment testing.
• Possess an appropriate State driver's license.
• Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the Company, all required training to advance to Assistant Station Operator. This includes the ability to gain a working knowledge of all applicable operating instructions and procedures.
• Must successfully qualify for Turbine Operator (Tulsa Power Station and Green Country) or Assistant Station Operator (NES 1,2,3,4, Riverside, Southwestern, Weleetka, Comanche, and Green Country) within three years.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends as required.
• Must be available for call-out.

Other Requirements

• Physical Demands - walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs.

Compensation Data

• Compensation Grade: U070-938
• Compensation Range: $35.80 - $35.80

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: 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.