Plant Manager- Comanche Station

AEP; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AEP seeks a Plant Manager for Comanche Station in Lawton, OK. You will direct plant operations across power production, maintenance, engineering, and support functions to ensure safe, reliable, and economical performance. Strong leadership will develop culture, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include budgeting, safety goal setting, regulatory compliance, and liaison with officials. A bachelor’s or equivalent technical degree and 8+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, business management (see experience).
• A minimum of eight years supervising others.
• Experience in plant operations, maintenance and performance areas, including business/financial and human resources administration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and control plant activities including operation, maintenance, engineering and construction of plant facilities.
• Develop long-range maintenance and operational excellence plans; manage budgets and investments.
• Direct compliance with local, state and federal laws and company policies; liaise with officials and industry leaders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering; business management

Associate degree in a technical field, chemistry, environmental services, accounting, or equivalent

Job description

Plant Manager- Comanche Station### Plant Manager- Comanche StationApply: Lawton, OK: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 15, 2026 (9 days left to apply): R20743**Job Posting End Date**11-15-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**The Plant Manager will direct the activities of the plant employees in a safe, compliant, reliable, and economical manner including electric power production, maintenance, engineering, construction, accounting, procurement, materials management, human resources, public affairs, tax matters and compliance with regulating agencies. Responsible for establishing and maintaining two-way communications with employees, managers and the general public. Provide leadership and manage change by the development of a culture that promotes/supports teamwork, process improvement activities, employee development, and proper recognition and reward.**Job Description****What You'll Do:** * Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and control plant activities including the operation, maintenance, engineering and construction of the plant's facilities in a safe, efficient and economical manner.* Support the System Safety Process. Develop, maintain and enforce safe working conditions by providing proper and adequate tools, equipment, protective clothing and devices, and training. Establish and enforce safe work behaviors. Participate in the setting of safety goals for an accident-free work environment. Communicate to employees about 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 to employees.* Develop long range plans for maintenance and operational excellence, capital improvements, equipment availability, cultural transformation, and the plant organization's succession planning requirements.* Direct long range planning activities including maintenance management, materials management, QA/QC, human resources, accounting, predictive and preventative maintenance systems, and public relations.* Develop short range (three years to coincide with the investment review committee) plan and forecasts in cooperation with engineering and maintenance personnel; develop budgets, prepare variance reports and control expenditures to meet approved budgets.* Direct the operation of plant activities to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations and compliance with company policies and procedures.* Participate in the formulation of company policies and procedures pertaining to plant operations.* Establish and maintain close liaison with city, county, local and other officials and industrial leaders, and inform appropriate persons of actions, proposals and plans that have a bearing on plant operations and activities. **What We're Looking For:** Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, business management; or associate degree in a technical field, chemistry, environmental services, accounting, or equivalent applied knowledge (see experience). Experience: Minimum of 8 years' experience including work in plant operations, maintenance, and performance areas. Experience should include business/financial and human resources administration. A minimum of eight years supervising others. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical demand level is Sedentary. Training should include company courses in leadership, supervision, change-management, team skills, problem solving & decision making, process improvement, safety, business skills and other relevant courses. **What You’ll Get:** 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! #AEPPSO#AEPCAREERS**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-011**Compensation Range:**$160,434.00 - $208,565.50The 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.