Coal Equip Operator-aft 2 yrs at American Electric Power

Gentry, Arkansas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, Power Generation, EnergyIndustries

High school degree or GED
Good understanding of equipment such as mobile equipment, conveyors, pumps, hydraulic systems, electrical controls, welding, cutting, and fabrication (mechanical)
2 years experience repairing/operating equipment such as conveyors, hydraulic systems, machinery alignment, bulldozers, scrapers, loaders, forklifts, etc. (electrical)
2 years of industrial electrical, instrumentation, or controls experience (welding)
2 years of industrial welding experience and pass AEP testing if required
Appropriate State driver's license
Successful completion of the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) test
Reside within 1 hour of Flint Creek Power Plant within 6 months of hire date
Willing to work rotating shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays
Able to respond to callouts in both outage and non-outage work
Working knowledge of Safety and Environmental guidelines
Ability to properly use tools and equipment applicable to work duties
Ability to read, interpret, and work from simple prints and specifications
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
Depth perception: ability to judge distance and space relationships
Demonstrate basic knowledge of industrial processes and systems

Perform cleaning work and washdown on the coal conveyor system, such as car dumpers, bunkers, runways, tripper room, belt decks, and tunnels
Load, unload, and handle coal, materials, and equipment; couple and uncouple railroad cars; haul and move materials, supplies, and equipment; perform cleaning work of all kinds in, around, and on equipment, buildings, and yard; clean and remove ashes and debris; work on tracks and track beds
Operate and assist in performing maintenance on all coal yard related equipment
Clean and perform lubrication on all equipment including conveyors, pumps, large motors, gearboxes, and mobile equipment
Learn to inspect and test fire equipment and properly document tests
Assist issuing clearances, clearing and tagging equipment, and holding clearance permits
Prepare and maintain records as required
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions to supervisor
Participate in continuous improvement activities
Learn to operate and maintain dozers, trucks, loaders, and other heavy equipment moving coal, fly ash, bottom ash, and reagents
Learn to perform maintenance on conveyor systems, chute work, and material handling systems
Learn to operate rail car unloading equipment and perform maintenance on unloading equipment
Comply with all applicable plant operating instructions and procedures
Comply with rules, safety practices, and procedures applicable to the work environment and report unsafe conditions and practices