Plant Operations & Safety Leader

American Electric Power; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Lawton, OK seeks a Plant Manager to direct plant operations, safety, maintenance, engineering, and support functions to deliver reliable power. You will lead a culture of teamwork and process improvement, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies while maintaining strong internal and external communications.

The role requires a bachelor’s or associate degree in related fields and 8+ years of leadership in plant operations, with a track record in financial and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in plant operations, maintenance and performance areas.
• Experience should include business/financial and human resources administration.
• Minimum of eight years supervising others.
• Physical demand level is Sedentary.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and control plant activities ensuring safe, efficient and economical operation.
• Support safety processes and enforce safe working conditions with proper tools and training.
• Develop long-range plans for maintenance, capital improvements and succession planning.
• Direct planning across maintenance, materials, QA/QC, HR, accounting and public relations.
• Prepare budgets, variance reports and control expenditures within approved budgets.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws and company policies.
• Participate in policy development for plant operations.
• Maintain liaison with officials and industrial leaders and inform stakeholders of actions and plans.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Change management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

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

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

Job description

American Electric Power in Lawton, OK seeks a Plant Manager to direct plant operations, safety, maintenance, engineering, and support functions to deliver reliable power. You will lead a culture of teamwork and process improvement, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies while maintaining strong internal and external communications.

The role requires a bachelor’s or associate degree in related fields and 8+ years of leadership in plant operations, with a track record in financial and