Plant Manager: Operations & Safety Leader

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

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.