Power Plant Operations Lead

American Electric Power; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 88,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an Operations Specialist to lead plant activities, optimize safe and efficient generation, and implement improvements across operations and training. The role involves coordinating startups/shutdowns, contributing to LEAN initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

The position requires strong collaboration with production and plant teams, experience in power plant operations, and ability to work 12-hour shifts including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited institution with 6 years of power plant operations experience
• High school diploma or GED with 8 years of power plant operations experience

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support to Energy Production and other plant groups.
• Assist in developing and maintaining normal, startup/shutdown, and emergency operating procedures.
• Participate in the development and delivery of operating training and related programs.
• Support plant safety and environmental compliance activities in accordance with company policies and governmental regulations.
• Provide support for unit startups and shutdowns under direction.
• Assist with LEAN initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support operational excellence initiatives through data gathering, monitoring, and reporting.
• Provide assistance with clearance permits and outage planning activities.
• Collaborate with plant personnel and departments to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Perform assigned operational and administrative tasks to support plant performance.
• Perform work in accordance with the Corporate Code of Ethics.
• Respond to callouts and support plant availability as needed.
• Develop technical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Perform systems walkdowns for basic assessments and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to assist with presentations or training sessions.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

High school diploma/GED

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking an Operations Specialist to lead plant activities, optimize safe and efficient generation, and implement improvements across operations and training. The role involves coordinating startups/shutdowns, contributing to LEAN initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

The position requires strong collaboration with production and plant teams, experience in power plant operations, and ability to work 12-hour shifts including