Station Supv

American Electric Power; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a supervising professional to lead crews in the construction, operation, and maintenance of station equipment, ensuring safety, training, and compliance with NERC and FERC standards. The role directs outages, budgets, vendor contracts, and resource planning while maintaining records and promoting a strong safety culture.

You will supervise scheduling, cost estimates, and the development of annual work plans, with emphasis on teamwork and process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline with ~5 years of related work experience.
• Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance tech with ~8 years of related experience.
• High school diploma with ~15 years of related station maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, assign, supervise, and coordinate field work for station facilities and equipment.
• Train, develop and coach employees on safe practices and procedures.
• Prepare schedules and work for maintenance and operation of station equipment.
• Develop project cost and man-hour estimates and authorize work by contract forces.
• Assist with restoration during outages and storms to return facilities to service.
• Procure equipment, materials, tools, and spare parts for installation and operation.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain records of maintenance and commissioning activities and prepare reports.
• Apply labor agreements and company policies regarding personnel actions.
• Maintain DOT licensing and inspection program.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting End Date11-12-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryResponsible for the supervision of assigned crew members in performing the construction, operation and maintenance of station equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, DC systems, reactive power devices, switches and other related equipment, and in accomplishing the annual work plan. Responsible for the field activities to ensure compliance with North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards. Also responsible to direct efforts during outages to return facilities to service and provide construction management and internal labor resources for transmission and distribution station capital projects.Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:Lead, plan, assign, supervise, and coordinate the field work performed by assigned crews in construction, maintenance and operation of station facilities and related equipment.Responsible for the training, development and coaching of employees in safe practices and procedures to ensure safety and well-being of all personnel.Supervise the preparation of schedules and work for construction, operation and maintenance of station equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, DC systems, reactive power devices, switches and other related equipment, and in accomplishing the annual work plan.Supervise the development of project cost and man-hour estimates for station related projects. Authorize General Station work by contract forces, including verification of work performed.Assist with and advise on restoration efforts during equipment failures or storms to return facilities to serviceProcure equipment, materials, tools, and spare parts required for the installation, maintenance, and operation of station and related facilities.Ensure adherence to established procedures, methods, and standards to properly and safety maintain transmission facilities.Ensure adherence to all Safety & Health and Environmental auditable items. Create and follow through on action plans for any findings during such audits.Supervise the maintenance of records of station related maintenance and commissioning activities of station related equipment and other pertinent information on all stations ensuring compliance with all NERC, FERC, and local regulatory requirementsPrepare reports regarding crew work activities and equipment.Recommend promotion, demotion, transfer, selection and dismissal of personnel.Understand and apply the provisions of applicable labor agreements or employee handbook supplements where applicable.Maintain DOT Licensing and Inspection program.Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm.Recommend operational changes in units including labor, transportation, and equipment changes.What We Are Looking For:Prefer bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline and typically 5 years related work experience; or anAssociate degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology with 8 years experience in various phases of station construction, operation and maintenance; orhigh school education or equivalent education and fifteen years work experience in various phases of station construction, operation and maintenance or related fields.Other Requirements:Physical demand level is SedentaryStrong teamwork skills which include collaboration. Lead, facilitate, and coordinate the work activities within the work group Promote a strong work cultureWhat You'll Get:In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!Compensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-009Compensation Range:$116,255.00 - $151,132.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.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.