The Role
Perform complex inspection, repair, maintenance, construction and installation of electrical and mechanical power-plant equipment. Duties include major repairs on transformers, motors, breakers, pumps and coal-handling machinery; machining, welding (ASME-level), brazing, rigging, and shop work; lead and train others; maintain safety, tools, and work areas; follow blueprints, procedures and regulatory requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Perform highly skilled and complex maintenance work in the inspection, repair, maintenance, construction and installation of all types of power plant equipment and apparatus; the work may be performed on an assigned shift basis.
Expected to align personal goals with the Mission, Vision, and Values of OVEC/IKEC.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform highly skilled work pertaining to the inspection, repair and maintenance of all types of electrical equipment, including work such as: major repairs on transformers, coil repairs; major repairs to air circuit breakers; analyzing, inspecting, testing and repairing of motors and their circuits for proper operations; correct troubles that may develop.
- Perform highly skilled work pertaining to the inspection, repair and maintenance of all types of mechanical equipment, including work such as: the complete dismantling, repair, alignment and reassembly of prime movers, generators, motors, high pressure pumps, major coal-handling equipment and similar machinery; diagnose and correct troubles that occur in such equipment, and perform the necessary piping, valve work, blacksmithing, bench and shop work and associated rigging.
- Perform highly skilled work pertaining to the operation and care of all types of machine shop equipment, such as lathes, shapers, drill presses, milling machines, grinders and associated equipment used in the making, finishing, fitting and assembly of metal parts and tools to close tolerances and using such parts and tools in the construction, installation, assembly, repair and maintenance of power plant equipment.
- Perform highly skilled work pertaining to: electric arc and oxyacetylene welding, such as welding high-pressure or high-temperature piping and special alloys, brazing and blacksmithing, heat treating, metal spraying, silver soldering and similar work.
- Assist employees of equal or higher classification, as assigned and direct employees of the same or lower classification, as assigned.
- Perform similar maintenance work for temporary periods, as assigned, at other plants and stations.
- Maintain equipment, tools and work areas in a clean and orderly condition; clean equipment, tools and work areas after completion of job.
- Assist in the development and implementation of training materials and instruct and direct hands-on-training of other employees as assigned.
- Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
- Perform duties in accordance with operating instructions, safety regulations, and current practices.
- Perform similar or less skilled work, as assigned.
- Be familiar with tools, equipment and clearance procedures, and the rules, safety practices, and procedures applicable to the work.
- Perform duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations, and all applicable company safety rules and operating procedures.
- Responsible for knowing and complying with the laws and Code of Business Conduct related to the performance of the aforementioned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to pass an examination and job demonstrations, if required.
- Through a combination of education and/or experience must have sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities listed above as well as the ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of higher classifications in the line of promotion.
- Must fully qualify in one of the Maintenance specialties: electrical, welding, machinist and/or mechanical and partially qualify in at least one of the three remaining specialties.
- To qualify for the welding specialty, must meet the highest requirements equivalent to those specified by the code regulations set up by the ASME and which are approved by the states of Indiana and Ohio.
- Must have a thorough working knowledge of the tools and equipment and their skilled use in modern electrical and/or mechanical maintenance work; the layout, construction, functions and operation of the mechanical and/or electrical equipment and apparatus in the plant and about the plant property.
- Must be able to interpret and work from complex blueprints and specifications.
- Must be able to lead and direct those assigned.
- Must have a thorough working knowledge of equipment and clearance procedures, and the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work.
Benefits
As a full-time employee, the successful candidate will be eligible for full benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (with Employer contribution if enrolled in a qualifying medical plan)
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Pension & Savings Plan
- Paid Days Off
- Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Pay
- Monetary incentives/Employee Incentive Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Company will pay relocation expenses
About
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corporation (IKEC), were organized on October 1, 1952. The Companies were formed by investor-owned utilities furnishing electric service in the Ohio River Valley area and their parent holding companies for the purpose of providing the large electric power requirements projected for the uranium enrichment facilities then under construction by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) near Portsmouth, Ohio. OVEC, AEC and OVEC’s owners or their utility company affiliates (called Sponsoring Companies) entered into power agreements to ensure the availability of the AEC’s substantial power requirements. On October 15, 1952, OVEC and AEC executed a 25-year agreement, which was later extended through December 31, 2005 under a Department of Energy (DOE) Power Agreement. On September 29, 2000, the DOE gave OVEC notice of cancellation of the DOE Power Agreement. On April 30, 2003, the DOE Power Agreement terminated in accordance with the notice of cancellation. OVEC and the Sponsoring Companies signed an Inter-Company Power Agreement (ICPA) on July 10, 1953, to support the DOE Power Agreement and provide for excess energy sales to the Sponsoring Companies of power not utilized by the DOE or its predecessors. Since the termination of the DOE Power Agreement on April 30, 2003, OVEC’s entire generating capacity has been available to the Sponsoring Companies under the terms of the ICPA. The Sponsoring Companies and OVEC entered into an Amended and Restated ICPA, effective as of August 11, 2011, which extends its term to June 30, 2040. Why is OVEC/IKEC committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)?Our Values of Respect and Innovation are key components directly related to our DEI commitment. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strengthens and enhances our culture. Treating others the way we want to be treated and valuing each person’s talents, perspectives, and experiences promotes and builds an innovative environment.
Skills Required
- Ability to pass an examination and job demonstrations, if required
- Sufficient combination of education and/or experience to perform duties and acquire higher-classification skills
- Full qualification in one maintenance specialty (electrical, welding, machinist and/or mechanical) and partial qualification in at least one other
- Welding specialty must meet highest requirements equivalent to ASME code regulations approved by Indiana and Ohio
- Thorough working knowledge of tools, equipment, layout, construction, functions and operation of plant mechanical and/or electrical equipment
- Ability to interpret and work from complex blueprints and specifications
- Ability to lead and direct assigned personnel
- Familiarity with equipment and clearance procedures, and applicable safety practices and procedures
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The Company
What We Do
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) and its subsidiary Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corporation (IKEC) were formed in 1952 by investor-owned utilities to provide electric power for uranium enrichment facilities. The company now produces and distributes electric power, owning and operating two coal-fired generating stations in Ohio and Indiana.







