Power Plant Operations & Training Specialist

American Electric Power Co.; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 88,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. in Jenks, OK seeks an Operations Specialist to plan, organize, and direct plant activities to maximize safe, efficient generation of power. The role requires collaborating with various plant groups to develop procedures, train staff, and monitor operations for continuous improvement.

You will support startup/shutdown activities, Lean initiatives, and outage planning while ensuring safety and environmental compliance across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution or related technical field is required with 6 years of power plant operations experience.
• Alternative: High school diploma/GED with 8 years of power plant operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support to Energy Production and other plant groups.
• Develop and maintain normal, startup/shutdown, and emergency operating procedures.
• Participate in operating training and related programs.
• Support plant safety and environmental compliance activities.
• Assist with unit startups and shutdowns under direction.

Skills

Power plant operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET accredited)

High school diploma/GED

Job description

American Electric Power Co. in Jenks, OK seeks an Operations Specialist to plan, organize, and direct plant activities to maximize safe, efficient generation of power. The role requires collaborating with various plant groups to develop procedures, train staff, and monitor operations for continuous improvement.

You will support startup/shutdown activities, Lean initiatives, and outage planning while ensuring safety and environmental compliance across the plant.