Maintenance Mechanic 1St Yr to 4th Yr

Maintenance Mechanic

Diagnose trouble, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Perform alignment on rotating equipment and other types of equipment. Use monitoring equipment such as vibration and thermal test equipment to assess equipment conditions.

What You'll Do:

• Diagnose trouble, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Perform alignment on rotating equipment and other types of equipment. Use monitoring equipment such as vibration and thermal test equipment to assess equipment conditions.
• Erect and remove scaffolding, rigging and blocking if required. Prepare and maintain records as required. Maintain equipment, tools and work areas in a clean and orderly condition. If a welder, perform all position electric arc and oxyacetylene structural and pipe welding on equipment.
• Perform duties in accordance with AEP safety rules, operating instructions, clearance procedures, and all applicable environmental and safety rules and regulations and current practices. Train for and carry out assignments in firefighting, first aid and other emergency response programs as required. Perform other job duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

Education: Two year Associate degree in power plant technology, industrial technology, engineering technology or equivalent. Experience: Equivalent would include 2- years of military experience, or some post high school education plus two years of related industrial experience. Four years related work experience. Successful completion of the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System.

This job requires "recommended" test results from HireVue Plant Maintenance Worker Virtual Job Tryout. This assessment is completed online, is untimed, and typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Please refer to the Employment Test Prep section of our website.

Possess a appropriate State driver's license. Must possess relevant mechanical maintenance job experience and have maintained all the appropriate qualifications. Must be able to read, interpret and work from complex prints and specifications. Must have a thorough working knowledge of equipment clearance procedures and the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work. Respond to callouts to maintain and support business operational needs and schedules. If chosen to be a certified welder, Must pass the Oklahoma State Welders Test within nine months of hire date and pass code welding tests according to the Public Service Company's welding specifications.

Other Requirements:

Climb ladders & stairs a number of times each day. Use fine dexterity to move switches & controls to precise locations Detect color on alarms, equipment & other devices Hear announcements on the Plant PA system, and to hear abnormal sounds of plant equipment Communicate plant information by phone, in person or by radio Work on heights, grating, platforms and catwalks. Exert up to 50 lbs of pressure to manually turn off valves. Able to stand or walk continuously for up to 8 hours.

Where You'll Work:

Tulsa, OK

What You'll Get For A Maint Mech 1st Yr W2: $35.71

What You'll Get For A Maint Mech Aft 2nd Yr: $37.38

What You'll Get For A Maint Mech Aft 4Th Yr: $39.67

What You'll Get For A Maint Mech Aft 4Th Yr: $45.15

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.

Compensation Grade: U070-880

Compensation Range: $35.11 - $45.15

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.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.