Equipment Operator- 1st Year

American Electric Power

Base: $35.80 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
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Power plant operation experience
Equipment isolation and maintenance
Rotating shift availability required
** American Electric Power is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform semi-skilled manual work associated with power plant operations. The ideal candidate will have some formal education in power plant technology or equivalent experience, along with the ability to work rotating shifts and adhere to safety practices. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves performing semi-skilled manual work to isolate, clean, open, replace, inspect, and return plant equipment to service.
  • Candidates must successfully complete the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and be available for rotating shifts and call-outs.
  • The position requires physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and adherence to strict company safety rules and operating regulations.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** American Electric Power is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform semi-skilled manual work associated with power plant operations. The ideal candidate will have some formal education in power plant technology or equivalent experience, along with the ability to work rotating shifts and adhere to safety practices. **

Salary

Base: $35.80 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Power plant operation experience
  • Equipment isolation and maintenance
  • Rotating shift availability required
  • Physical lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Plant safety rule compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Forklift or material handling skills
  • Scaffolding and rigging knowledge
  • Water chemistry monitoring ability
  • Firefighting and first aid training
  • Coal feed monitoring experience

Key Requirements

  • Two-year Associate degree in power plant technology
  • Successful completion of POSS testing
  • Appropriate State driver's license
  • 2 years military or industrial experience
  • Qualify for Turbine/Assistant Station Operator within 3 years

Work Rights

Not specified

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