Equipment Operator-Jr

Job Posting End Date

08-21-2025

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

Job Summary

If you’re safety-focused and committed to upholding the highest standards of operational excellence, we invite you to apply to join our team as an Equipment Operator Jr. – Equipment Operator in Rockport, IN.

Job Description

What you’ll do in the Equipment Operator (Operations line of progression):

- 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 fly ash 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.

What we’re looking for:

Minimum 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

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

- Possess a valid State driver's license.

Other Requirements:

- 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.

What you’ll get:

Hourly rates in the Equipment Operator line of progression range from $24.67/hour to $45.00+/hour.

- Most new hires come in at the entry level of Equipment Operator-Jr. and move up after training. New employees do not receive top wages upon hire.

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package available to you on day one of your employment.

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

N005-595

Compensation Range:

$24.67-28.31 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

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