Equipment Operator Jr. - Equipment Operator

Job Posting End Date

06-09-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Perform semi-skilled manual work, maintenance and operating duties in connection with power plant operation, as assigned. Job duties may vary, depending on the line-of-progression (Operations, Maintenance or Coal Yard).

Job Description

Equipment Operator Jr. - Equipment Operator:

What You'll Do:

• Isolate, clean, open, replace, inspect, close and return to service strainers, heat exchangers and dust collectors.
• Operate, clean, service and lubricate portable power-driven tools and equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Utilize portable meters, analyzers and equipment to conduct tests and monitoring.
• Lubricate and check lubrication equipment; adjust packing glands as necessary and perform necessary operative maintenance, using appropriate hand tools.
• Operate oil filtering equipment.
• Operate, regulate, adjust, clean and perform minor maintenance on bottom ash and flash handling equipment, including associated pumps, piping and valves.
• Monitor and inspect all plant equipment for normal operation.
• Identify and report abnormal conditions to the proper authority and write work orders.
• Perform simple disassembly and assembly work, clean and recondition parts, lubricate, bolt, unbolt, wire brush and open and close inspection doors.
• Prepare equipment work surfaces and areas by removing insulation guards and simple housings; remove pipe covering and insulation and prepare such surfaces for recovering.
• Erect and remove simple scaffolding and rigging.
• Perform minor maintenance work on heating and plumbing systems such as repair valves, repair and replace fittings and short sections of piping; clean and replace traps.
• Load, unload, move and handle materials, supplies and equipment, open boxes, barrels, bags and other materials.
• Operate material handling equipment including hoists, fork-lift trucks, skid steer loaders, small tractors and automotive equipment and their associated equipment and perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning of plant areas and equipment, including outside areas, as assigned.
• Clean oil igniters and nozzles.
• Assist in preparing boilers and auxiliaries for operation and removal from service.
• Monitor coal feed to mills and burners and observe conditions of fires and furnaces.
• Hand lance slag in boilers, hand- operating soot blowers, unplugging ash lines, disposing 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 similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Equipment Operator - Jr:

Education/Experience requirements are listed below:

• Associate degree in engineering, industrial or energy technology;
• OR Associate degree in another discipline and two (2) years of related work experience;
• OR high school diploma with four (4) years of related work experience
• OR high school diploma with two (2) years of related military experience. Related experience is listed under Principal Accountabilities.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

• Possess a valid State driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• Able to stand or walk continuously for up to 12 hours.
• Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and the Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) tests are required for this position. A review of Employment Testing Information, Test-Taking Tips, together with the POSS and MASS Practice Tests may be helpful. A link to these materials may be found at AEP.com Careers by selecting Employment testing.
• A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
• Must satisfactorily complete and exhibit competency, in such time frames as may be established by the Company, all required training to advance to the Equipment Operator, Maintenance Mechanic-Junior, Coal Handler (depending on the line-of-progression) or vacate the Equipment Operator-Junior classification. This includes the ability to gain a