Production Coordinator Senior

American Electric Power; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Weld Supervisor for the Central Machine Shop to lead welding, fabrication, and sandblasting operations. You will supervise welders, ensure safety and quality, and maintain compliance with welding codes and customer requirements across CMS and supported locations.

You will develop work scopes, schedules, and resources, drive safety initiatives, and coordinate with customers to complete projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in planning, construction, or maintenance of systems/equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 1 year of related experience or Associate’s Technical degree plus 3 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of SMAW, GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), FCAW, brazing, aluminum welding, and other welding processes.
• Experience leading crews and coordinating multiple projects.
• Ability to develop work scopes, schedules, and resource plans.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage all welding, fabrication, and sandblasting activities within CMS and assigned locations.
• Lead and develop a team of welders and support personnel through coaching and mentoring.
• Ensure compliance with welding codes, procedures, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Develop work scopes, project schedules, manpower plans, and execution strategies.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and provide status updates to leadership and customers.
• Manage department resources, labor utilization, tooling, equipment, and material requirements.
• Coordinate material procurement and inventory requirements to support scheduled work.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Support outage, emergency, and field service activities.
• Maintain departmental reporting, documentation, and project tracking.

Skills

SMAW

GTAW (TIG)

GMAW (MIG)

FCAW

Brazing

Aluminum welding

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate’s Technical degree

Tools

AWS D1.1 Welding Certification

Welding Inspector (CWI) certification

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-23-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

The Central Machine Shop (CMS) Weld Supervisor is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and execution of welding, fabrication, and sandblasting operations within CMS and designated support locations. This position provides direct supervision of shop personnel, ensures work is performed safely and efficiently, and maintains compliance with applicable welding codes, quality standards, and customer requirements.

The Weld Supervisor serves as the technical authority for welding activities, overseeing project planning, work scope development, scheduling, resource allocation, material management, quality control, and customer communication. This role is responsible for developing employees, fostering a strong safety culture, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Manage all welding, fabrication, and sandblasting activities within CMS and assigned support locations.
• Lead and develop a team of welders and support personnel through coaching, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable welding codes, procedures, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Develop work scopes, project schedules, manpower plans, and execution strategies to support customer needs.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and provide timely status updates to leadership and customers.
• Manage department resources, labor utilization, tooling, equipment, and material requirements.
• Coordinate material procurement and inventory requirements to support scheduled work.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Support outage, emergency, and field service activities as required.
• Maintain all departmental reporting, documentation, and project tracking requirements.
• Promote collaboration across departments to ensure successful project execution.
• Support the System Safety Process by developing, maintaining, and enforcing safe work conditions.
• Enforce safety rules, procedures, and standards to promote safe work behaviors and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure work is properly planned and executed with hazards identified and mitigated before work begins.
• Lead by example and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure employees are properly trained and qualified to safely perform assigned work.

What You’ll Need:

• Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge in planning, construction, or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
• or Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university or college, plus 1 yr. related work experience
• or Associate’s Technical degree, plus 3 yrs. related work experience
• Working knowledge of SMAW, GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), FCAW, brazing, aluminum welding, and other welding processes.
• Experience leading crews and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop work scopes, schedules, and resource plans.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS D1.1 Welding Certification.
• Welding Inspector certification (CWI) or ability to obtain.
• Experience performing weld inspections and audits for structural and code welding applications.
• Qualified to develop welding procedures, travelers, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with welding procedure specifications, procedure qualification records, and welder qualification records.
• Experience with material management, procurement processes, and inventory control.
• Knowledge of ASME, AWS, and other applicable welding codes and standards.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising skilled trades personnel.

Desired Leadership Competencies

• Strong leadership and employee development skills.
• Exceptional customer focus and relationship-building abilities.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork across multiple organizations.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and project management capabilities.
• Accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$98,993.00 - $128,688.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.