O&M Plant Technician

## O&M Plant Technician Apply:
Kenova, WV:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 12, 2026 (10 days left to apply):
R19397
** Job Posting End Date
** 10-12-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
** Job Summary
** In a safe manner, monitor and inspect all plant equipment including gas/steam turbines, generators, boilers/heat recovery steam generator (HRSGs), transformers, pumps, condensers, switchyard and related auxiliary equipment. Operate local controls and devices for proper plant operation. Perform moderately skilled work in the checking, inspecting, repair, maintenance, installation and construction of plant equipment and structures. Perform moderately technical and skilled work in conjunction with electrical systems, analysis, detection and repair of single loop control systems, electronic devices, communication systems and instruments such as meters, gauges, and regulators.

Perform technical work in chemical analyses, industrial hygiene and environmental testing and calculations related to the operating efficiency of power plant equipment. Assist others in conducting tests, surveys and layout work. Communicate and coordinate activities affecting safe and efficient operation of plant in an often distracting and multitasking environment. Demonstrate ability to work with others at all levels.
** Job Description
**** What you will be doing:
*** Demonstrate ethical behavior and show strong leadership in safe and healthy work behaviors and environmental stewardship. Adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injury, illness and environmental noncompliance. Observe governmental and company environmental, safety and health regulations. Demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity and willingness to work and communicate effectively with all AEP employees and contractors.
* Perform equipment checks to ensure safe and efficient operations during the start-up, operation and shutdown of turbines, generators, condensers, boilers/heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), boiler feed pumps, exciters, transformers, switchyard and auxiliary equipment. Operate valves, pumps, electrical disconnects, breakers and controls, etc. from remote locations as needed. Take appropriate actions in the event of abnormal plant equipment conditions. Monitor field controlling, indicating and recording devices, compares results with established standards and make adjustments as required based on operating conditions.

Enter and review data in the logbook.
* Monitor and respond to alarms and unusual conditions to ensure proper operation of equipment within established standards and reports irregular and abnormal operating conditions to supervision.
* Maintain and monitor basic boiler water chemistry and other plant cycle chemistry by reviewing operational data and collecting and analyzing samples. Maintain and operate the water treatment plant. Analyze data such as chemical test results, conductivity, pH, flow and temperature readings, etc. and make appropriate adjustments. Operate and maintain precision laboratory and field analyzers with QA/QC standards. Gather inventory data on laboratory reagents, chemicals, records information and orders material as needed.

Unload deliveries of chemicals and gases per site procedures.
* Assist in monitoring, inspecting, installing, removing, testing, adjusting, calibrating, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, electronic, instrumentation and plant controls systems and components. Conduct simple electrical system interlock and circuit breaker trip checks to determine proper operational performance. Perform simple control system monitoring using a computer interface terminal. Assist in using elementary, schematic, wiring and control diagrams to locate, troubleshoot and repair control systems involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components.

Use electrical and instrumentation test equipment to troubleshoot and calibrate plant equipment. Operate, maintain and repair medium and low voltage circuit breakers and associated equipment.
* Operate hoists, fork-lift trucks, small tractors, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, mobile and overhead cranes and automotive equipment and inspects scaffold and rigging in accordance with AEP policies and procedures.
* Perform minor mechanical maintenance work including, dismantling, rebuilding, adjusting, aligning, packing and cleaning equipment. Assist with repair of rotating equipment, valves,…