TFS Asset Analyst

American Electric Power; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in New Albany, OH / Roanoke, VA seeks a TFS Asset Analyst SG5 to ensure asset data accuracy in real time. You will coordinate with field teams, review prints, and manage asset records in IPS and Data Tracker while using DSTrack and PowerBI for reporting.

The role requires print reading expertise, knowledge of electrical principles, and willingness to travel. On-site work in New Albany or Roanoke with a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields plus 2 years of related utility industry work experience.
• Or a high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related utility industry work experience.
• Print reading technical expertise and understanding of electrical principles.
• Database knowledge or ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Review capital project prints and BOMs to identify asset data.
• Review drawings with field changes and document updates in IPS.
• Coordinate print management and monitor DSTrack for overdue records.
• Create location hierarchy, add new assets, and populate IPS attributes from drawings.
• Manage asset entry lifecycle using Data Tracker.
• Read Spider Diagrams and complete Bus/Branch reviews.
• Review IPS Audit Trail for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide process support and troubleshoot field questions.

Skills

Print reading

Electrical principles

PowerBI

DSTrack

IPS

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or related field

High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years utility experience

Tools

DSTrack

IPS

PowerBI

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-05-2026

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

Job Summary

Responsible for tasks that ensure TFS’ critical data is as perfect in real time as it possibly can be. This involves coordinating with field teams and other personnel across Energy Delivery, gathering data, and entering data, as well as employing mature technical skills and experience to analyze TFS asset 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:

• 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.
• With minimal supervision, review 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 (DSTrack) and following up on overdue records that have not been submitted.
• With limited supervision, create the location hierarchy, add new capital assets, and populate asset attributes into IPS, based on information found in technical drawings and project scopes.
• Manage asset entry lifecycle using Data Tracker database.
• With direct oversight, read and interpret Spider Diagrams and complete element Bus/Branch reviews.
• Review the assignment of Commissioning Actions in IPS to the newly created assets and make corrections/additions/deletions as needed.
• With minimal supervision, review IPS Audit Trail of asset attributes for accuracy, and resolve errors as necessary.
• Provide a specialized level of process support including response to questions from the field, problem diagnosis and research, troubleshooting, tracking and resolution.
• With limited oversight, coordinate the configuration and release of the substation Capital Commissioning Checklist for specific jobs.
• Assist in the development of process improvements and documentation regarding the Capital Commissioning Checklist creation, and initial IPS data entry.
• Perform 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.
• 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.
• With limited supervision, coordinate 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:

TFS Asset Analyst SG5

Education:

• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields plus 2 years of related utility industry work experience
• Or a high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related utility industry work experience.

In addition:

• Print reading technical expertise and understanding of electrical principles.
• Database knowledge or ability to learn.
• Preferred Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields and 2 years of related utility industry work experience
• Physical demand level is Sedentary.
• Travel may be required.

Where you’ll work:

This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio or Roanoke, Virginia

What you’ll get:

TFS Asset Analyst SG5($61,647-$77,056)

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.

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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.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $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.

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