Maintenance Superintendent

American Electric Power; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 112,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a Maintenance Superintendent for the Flint Creek Powerplant in Gentry, Arkansas. The role involves overseeing the maintenance department, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety, and managing operational costs. Ideal candidates will demonstrate significant experience in power plant management and a commitment to fostering a safe work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor's + 6 years power plant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Ability to manage QA/QC and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant maintenance department for efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Plan and oversee maintenance activities and capital improvements.

Skills

Management

Safety Compliance

Planning and Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Associate's degree plus 8 years power plant experience

High school diploma/GED plus 10 years power plant experience

Job description

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Job Posting End Date

07-05-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

In this role, You’ll manage the plant maintenance department to achieve efficient, safe, and reliable operation of the plant and its equipment through cost effective maintenance programs; ensure compliance with environmental regulations; monitor maintenance costs and identify reasons for, and mitigate, variances to plan.

Job Description

AEP is seeking a talented and motivated Plant Maintenance Supervisor to become an integral part of our Generation Team at Flint Creek Powerplant.

What You’ll Do

Residency Requirements: Successful candidate will reside within 1 hour of Flint Creek PowerPlant

Planning: Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and control plant activities including plant maintenance, and engineering and construction of the plant facilities to maximize the safe, efficient and economical generation of electrical power.

Management: Participate at the management level in developing long and short range plans for maintenance, capital improvements, availability and staffing. Participate in the development of plant O&M and capital forecast, and tracking and controlling expenditures to meet approved budgets. Manage QA/QC and metallurgical activities including coordinating all plant welding inspections, reading radiographs, review of completed travelers and providing support to the regions in each of these areas.

Compliance: Supervise the team in the operation of plant activities to insure compliance with all appropriate local, state and federal environmental control regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Act and other applicable laws and regulations.

Safety: Support the System Safety Process. Develop, maintain and enforce safe working conditions by providing proper and adequate tools, equipment, protective clothing and devices. Establish and enforce safe work behaviors. Participate in the setting of safety goals for an accident free work environment. Communicate to employees the importance of a safe work environment on a daily basis. Investigate, report and track incidents/accidents including root cause analysis and corrective action taken. Report findings to management and then communicate findings to employees.

Maintenance Planning: Manage the maintenance planning in relation to plant outages including developing work flow charts and critical paths, analyzing material needs and overseeing the writing of requisitions for materials and equipment.

What We’re Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below: Bachelor's + 6 yrs power plant experience; or Associate's + 8 yrs power plant experience; or high school diploma/GED + 10 yrs power plant experience; must have a minimum of 3 yrs supervisory experience.

Where You’ll Work:

On-Site at Flint Creek Powerplant In Gentry, Arkansas

What You’ll Get:

$112,896 - $142,730

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.

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!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education requirements are listed below: Bachelor's + 6 yrs power plant experience; or Associate's + 8 yrs power plant experience; or high school diploma/GED + 10 yrs power plant experience; must have a minimum of 3 yrs supervisory experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical demand level is Sedentary

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$112,869.00-146,730.50 USD

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.

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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.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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