O&M Plant Technician III-Sr

Power Plant Technician

Under close supervision, perform semi-skilled manual work, maintenance and operating duties of a minor or routine nature in connection with power plant operation. Assist in monitoring and inspecting all plant equipment including gas/steam turbines, generators, boilers/heat recovery steam generator (HRSGs), transformers, pumps, condensers, switchyard and related auxiliary equipment. Perform semi-skilled work in the checking, inspecting, repair, maintenance, installation and construction of plant equipment and structures.

Perform semi-skilled technical work in conjunction with electrical systems, detection and repair of single loop control systems, electronic devices, communication systems and instruments such as meters, gauges, and regulators. Perform basic 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.

What you'll do:

• 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 and comply with 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.
• Assist in performing equipment checks to ensure proper safe and efficient operations of 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 directed. Report all abnormal plant equipment conditions and alarms to lead coordinator or supervision.
  
  Assist in monitoring field controlling, indicating and recording devices, compares results with established standards and makes adjustments as required to operating conditions. Enters and reviews data in the logbook.
• Assist in maintaining and monitoring basic boiler water chemistry and other plant cycle chemistry by reviewing operational data and collecting and analyzing samples. Assist in maintaining and operating the water treatment plant. Assist in analyzing data such as chemical test results, conductivity, pH, flow and temperature readings, etc. and make appropriate adjustments. Under supervision operate and maintain precision laboratory and field analyzers with QA/QC standards.
  
  Gather inventory data on laboratory reagents, chemicals, records information and assist in ordering materials as needed. Unload deliveries of chemicals and gases per site procedures as directed.
• As directed, assist in monitoring, inspecting, installing, removing, testing, adjusting, calibrating, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, electronic, instrumentation and plant controls systems and components. Assist in conducting simple electrical system interlock and circuit breaker trip checks to determine proper operational performance. Perform simple control system monitoring using a computer interface terminal as directed. 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 as directed.
• Operate hoists, fork-lift truck, small tractors, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, mobile and overhead cranes and automotive equipment and inspect scaffold and rigging after completion of training and in accordance with AEP policies and procedures.
• Assist in performing basic mechanical maintenance work including, dismantling, rebuilding, adjusting, aligning, packing and cleaning equipment. Operate welding machine and gas torch to cut, heat, braze and make tack and temporary welds, etc. after completion of training and as directed. Assist licensed employees in performing minor maintenance work on HVAC and plumbing systems. Properly use machine shop equipment, power and hand tools.
  
  Perform rough carpentry work and limited masonry work. Clean and prepare surfaces for painting, perform painting using brushes or spray equipment. Loads, unloads, moves, opens and handles materials, supplies and equipment.
• Perform basic predictive and preventive maintenance work by inspecting, monitoring, lubricating, troubleshooting and testing plant equipment to determine conditions such as wear, corrosion and deposits. Perform inspections and basic corrective maintenance activities on plant…