American Electric Power
Operator Helper
Tulsa, OK · Junior
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About the role
- Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Responsibilities
- Operate, regulate, adjust, clean and perform minor maintenance on plant auxiliary systems.
- 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. 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
- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
- Lubricate and check lubrication equipment; adjust packing glands as necessary and perform necessary operative maintenance, using appropriate hand tools.
- Perform routine cleaning of plant areas and equipment, including outside areas, as assigned.
- If you don't have an account, you can create one.
Requirements
- Monitor water chemistry as required.
- 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.
- Train for and carry out assignments in firefighting, first aid and other emergency response programs as required.
- Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) is required for this position.
- Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the Company, all required training to advance to Equipment Operator.
- When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
- Must be available to work rotating shifts.
- Holidays and weekends as required.
- Must be available for call-out.
Compensation
- In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Benefits
- In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
- Assist equipment operators while learning the following job duties: Isolate, clean, open, replace, inspect, close and return to service plant equipment.
- Education: Two year Associate degree in power plant technology, industrial technology, engineering technology or equivalent.
Company info
- Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.
- Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities.
- If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
- What We're Looking For:
- At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.
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