Demonstrate the ability to 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. Demonstrate the ability to lead the work of others in analysis, detection and repair of defects. Report irregularities and abnormal conditions to the appropriate supervision. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.
Job Description
**Successful candidate must reside within one (1) hour drive to the Welsh Power Plant, in normal driving conditions.**
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The following will be performed with minimal assistance from a journeyman industrial maintenance mechanic or supervision:
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Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all mechanical components of plant equipment with minimal assistance from journeyman or supervision.
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Diagnose 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.
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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. Develop jigs and fixtures as necessary and performing precision fitting of component parts as required.
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Use monitoring equipment such as vibration and thermal test equipment, to assess equipment conditions
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Perform electric arc and oxyacetylene structural welding to repair equipment. Perform oxyacetylene cutting, heating, and brazing piping and structural components.
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Erect and remove scaffolding and perform rigging, lifting and blocking.
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Operate and maintain mobile equipment such as manlifts, forklifts, backhoes, etc. and perform pre-use inspections.
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Prepare, update, and maintain records and documentation as required.
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Possess working knowledge of facility specific processes and systems.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education requirements are listed below:
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
Work Experience requirement listed below: Without degree, add 5 yrs applicable experience. With accredited, Associates degree (2 years) , add 3 years applicable experience: With Certificate of Completion (18 months) and 3 years of 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.
Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:
Must possess the appropriate State driver's license.
American Electric Power
1 Riverside Plaza
Columbus
Ohio United States
www.aep.com
