Coordinator Associate

AEP Service Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Roanoke is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support material management and procurement activities. Under close supervision, you will help track material needs, forecast requirements, monitor ordering trends, and coordinate with vendors to keep projects on schedule.

You will assist in budgeting, planning outages, preparing reports, and developing metrics while collaborating with project teams and contractors to resolve issues and maintain productive working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college; OR an Associate's degree and 2 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction, or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
• High school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction, or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with input to annual budget, capital forecasts, five-year plan and improvement requisitions.
• Perform varied assignments demonstrating technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solve problems or analysis.
• Participate in company and contractor meetings covering outage/project schedule, safety issues and operations and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in evaluating contracting methods, reviewing drawings and preparing basic cost estimates using established standards.
• Participate in the planning and organization of outage/project work activities.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and papers.
• Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques.
• Understand and monitor labor relation activities; develop and maintain rapport to assure cooperation and productive working relationships with contractors.
• Work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.

Skills

Budget input

Analytical thinking

Vendor coordination

Planning and scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

High school diploma or GED + 4 years experience

Job description

Job Summary

Under close supervision, performs work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.to place greater emphasis on material management and procurement-related responsibilities. Key areas should include supporting project material tracking, forecasting material requirements, monitoring ordering trends, developing reports and metrics, coordinating with vendors, and assisting project teams in ensuring materials are available to support project schedules.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with providing input to annual budget, capital forecasts, five-year plan and improvement requisitions.


• Perform varied assignments demonstrating technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solve problems or analysis.


• Participate in company and contractor meetings covering outage/project schedule, safety issues and operations and maintenance of equipment.


• Assist in evaluating contracting methods, reviewing drawings and preparing basic cost estimates using established standards.


• Participate in the planning and organization of outage/project work activities.


• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and papers.


• Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques.


• Understand and monitor labor relation activities; develop and maintain rapport to assure cooperation and productive working relationships with contractors.


• Work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.

What You Will Need:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college; OR an Associate's degree and 2 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction, or maintenance of systems and/or equipment; OR a high school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction, or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.

Company Overview

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

n addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that a Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-005 Compensation Range: $63,496.00 - $79,369.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We're redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We’re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.