TFS Asset Analyst

aep; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in Corpus Christi, Texas is seeking an entry-level data/record management associate to ensure accurate real-time data for transmission assets. You will coordinate with field teams and use IPS data systems to manage asset attributes and commissioning actions.

The role requires basic data management experience, proficiency in MS Excel, Visio and Outlook, and strong communication skills. Travel may be required and compensation data is provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Must have data/record management experience or higher education in engineering technology.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Visio and Outlook; strong data-entry skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• With guidance, perform entry-level asset data entry and review.
• Review prints, BOMs and drawings for asset information needed for commissioning.
• Monitor print platform (DS Track) and follow up on overdue records.
• Assist in creating location hierarchies and populating IPS attributes from technical drawings.
• Support IPS data lifecycle and asset status updates after in-servicing.
• Review IPS Audit Trail and resolve errors under supervision.
• Develop process support skills and respond to field questions, troubleshooting and research.
• Assist coordinating Capital Commissioning Checklists and IPS data entry.
• Support reporting and monitoring with PowerBI for overdue actions and commissioning.

Skills

MS Excel

Visio

Outlook

Data entry

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma plus 2 years data/record management experience

Associate's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields

Tools

IPS

DS Track

PowerBI

Job description

Job Summary

You will be responsible for entry-level tasks that ensure TFS' critical data is as perfect in real time as it possibly can be. This involves coordinating with field teams with field teams and other personnel across Energy Delivery, gathering data, and entering data, as well as employing entry-level technical skill and experience to analyze TFS data for accuracy and completeness. This position is part of a team that ensures proper stewardship of TFS' critical data.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• With instruction and limited supervision, the Associate level in this job family may be requested to perform any of the following:
• With limited supervision and oversight, perform project print review at the beginning of a capital project to examine all relevant prints (one-lines, schematics, bills of material, equipment manufacturer drawings, etc.) in order to accurately identify and gather information about Transmission assets intended for commissioning on the project.
• Assist in reviewing drawings with field changes at the end of a capital project, to understand any changes that were made, and to ensure that they are correctly documented in our asset management database, IPS.
• Coordinate elements of print management as requested, such as by monitoring our print platform (DS Track) and following up on overdue records that have not been submitted.
• As requested, support creation of the location hierarchy, addition of new capital assets, and population of asset attributes into IPS, based on information found in technical drawings and project scopes.
• Support managing asset entry lifecycle using Data Tracker database.
• Review the assignment of Commissioning Actions in IPS to the newly created assets and make corrections/additions/deletions as needed.
• Review IPS Audit Trail of asset attributes for accuracy, and with direct supervision, resolve errors as necessary.
• Develop skills to be able to provide a specialized level of process support including response to questions from the field, problem diagnosis and research, troubleshooting, tracking and resolution.
• Assist in coordinating the configuration and release of the substation Capital Commissioning Checklists for specific jobs.
• Assist in the development of process improvements and documentation regarding the Capital Commissioning Checklist creation, and initial IPS data entry.
• Support asset-level management of IPS data by updating asset attributes for new capital assets, processing testing documentation, updating asset statuses after in-servicing, and other associated items as needed.
• With limited supervision, develop the skills to perform quality assurance of Transmission Field Services data by routine checks of accuracy of asset attribute data, correction of discrepancies, assistance with CICO requests (AEP's proprietary Check-in Check-out app), and updating GPS and address information in IPS.
• Assist in the coordination of reporting and monitoring activities directly with field teams, such as by utilizing TFS' metric platform, PowerBI, to report on overdue settings, overdue commissioning actions, and others.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of data/record management experience; or an associate's degree in electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Visio and Outlook and data entry.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Other Requirements:

• Travel may be required.

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 forwarding-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

• Compensation Grade: SP20-004
• Compensation Range: $25.99 - $79,369.00

The 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.