Hydro Mechanic-D

Job Summary

The "D" Mechanic spends much of the grade becoming oriented to a Hydro plant. It is a learning stage where often the equipment and tools are new to the individual. They must perform duties as a helper to "C", "B", and "A" mechanics, as well as learn Company rules and procedures related to Job Safety, Environmental Protection, Operations, Basic Skills and Maintenance of hydro power plant structures and equipment.

Skills and job knowledge will be developed through training resources such as classrooms, videos, computers, and on the job demonstrations.

What you’ll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Utilize a working knowledge of hand tools and portable power tools and their correct usage in order to maintain plant equipment.
• Utilize a working knowledge of basic measuring tools such as rules, scales, straight edges, dividers, squares and protractors, layout simple figures on flat surfaces.
• Calculate areas, volumes, weights, etc. utilizing basic mathematical concepts.
• Comprehend moderately complex written material such as procedures, instructions, technical manuals, etc.
• Assist employees of a higher classification.
• Prepare and maintain records as required. This will include the accurate completion of job orders and writing new ones.
• Assist in obtaining clearance permits and ensure that the equipment to be worked on has been properly cleared and tagged before work begins.
• Learn and comply with AEP safety/environmental/health policies as well as regulatory policies.
• Assist engineers and others with root cause determination of equipment/component failures.
• Assist employees and perform similar or less skilled duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

• 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. Related experience is listed under Principal Accountabilities.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the company, all required training, testing, and job demonstrations to advance to the Hydro Mechanic "C" classification, or vacate the Hydro Mechanic "D" classification.

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

• Must possess a valid State driver's license; may also be required to obtain other licenses required to operate applicable plant vehicles and equipment.

As part of the selection process, candidates are required to complete an online pre-employment assessment and achieve a "recommended" result. Additional information and preparation resources can be found in the Employment Test Prep section of our website:
Employment Test Preparation Resources .

Other preferences:

• These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
• Physical demand level is Medium and requirements details are listed below:
• Advancement will be based on an individual’s demonstrated ability to meet the Qualifications requirements and perform the applicable “C” grade job duties as set forth in this Job Specification.
• Work shift schedule as well as irregular hours, and respond to calls outside of scheduled hours as required by the job.
• Ability and willingness to make independent decisions necessary for proper performance of job duties when the nature of the job requires working alone or working without supervision.
• Willingness to assist with work, when the need arises, in any department or phase of the Company’s operations for which qualified.
• Must complete all…