Operations & Maintenance Technician I
Wrightsville, AR 
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Posted 21 days ago
Job Description
Description

  • Operates steam, combustion, and hydroelectric turbines, aligns drains, and makes all necessary adjustments while working in operations. Performs minor and major mechanical maintenance on all plant equipment while working in maintenance.
  • Inspects all plant equipment inside and outside, checks and lubricate equipment in accordance with prescribed procedure, periodically records readings on log sheets as directed, and reports all non-routine items found.
  • Utilizes AECC's Enterprise Asset Management System to identify the need for maintenance and track all activities and statistics required to support maintenance and operations functions.
  • Travels to remotely located hydroelectric turbine and combustion turbine plants and performs work as directed.
  • Participates in training program and continually seeks to improve skills required.
  • Maintains familiarity with, observes and practices all safety precautions. Maintains familiarity with and abides by all applicable internal AECC policies and procedures regarding NERC and FERC compliance.
  • Performs duties in such a manner that is applicable to laws, regulations, and permit requirements including environmental permit requirements are adhered to. This duty is performed daily.
  • Performs water tests as directed and operates water treatment equipment such as demineralizers, reverse osmosis units, and filtration systems.
  • Carries out security duties as necessary and as directed including screening/identifying visitors and performing security patrols to enforce security policies.
  • Assists with equipment lockout/tagout for maintenance by positioning energy isolation devices as directed
  • Performs preventive maintenance on all plant equipment in accordance with schedules to insure reliable equipment operation.
  • Assists in firing of the boiler and all duties related to burning fuel oil including unloading and transferring oil, cleaning strainers, and spill cleanup.
  • Handles stress effectively and works well with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or equivalent plus at least 3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Must be able to work shift work.
  • Must be able to work outside in extreme temperatures as is common in Arkansas.
  • Pursuant to the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.
  • EEI Position Testing will be conducted as part of the selection process.
  • As a condition of employment, this position requires a post-offer; pre-employment drug test and requires passing pre-employment Fitness for Duty Exam.

Benefits

  • Retirement Plan
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 9 Paid holidays
  • Educational assistance
  • Paid time off accrual
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
3+ years
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