Trans Field Srvcs Coord

American Electric Power; Gilmer (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Trans Field Service Coordinator to assist management and field personnel in developing safe work methods, capital/maintenance plans, and cost estimates across assigned TFS areas. You will help implement best practices, streamline documentation, and support IT program usage, traveling to stay current with field issues.

The role offers opportunities to become a subject matter expert on Station, P&C, or Transmission Line issues, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related technical field is required and 1 year of utility field experience; or a high school diploma or GED with 3 years of related utility field experience.
• Utility field experience could include Transmission or Distribution Line, Station, P&C or Technical Support experience, or maintenance/construction project scheduling or project controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Review work practices for consistency across assigned TFS Area(s).
• Assist with capital and/or maintenance work plan development and administration within established goals and project requirements.
• Help facilitate meetings within TFS Area(s) to share ideas and develop uniform policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining TFS Area(s) tool budget and coordinate training related to those tools.
• Develop understanding of data collection systems for assigned TFS Area(s) and advocate improvement.
• Support usage of TFS IT programs within the area.
• Travel extensively through assigned TFS Area(s) to stay current with work practices and field issues.
• Develop knowledge to become a subject matter expert on Station, P&C, or Transmission Line issues.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates for non-routine work, special projects, or construction projects.
• Coordinate securing rental equipment in assigned TFS(S) Area and support related initiatives.

Education

Associate degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related technical field

High school diploma or GED with 3 years of related utility field experience

Job description

Job Summary

Assist Transmission Field Services (TFS) management and field personnel in assigned TFS Area(s) with the interpretation and development of safe work methods and procedures, the implementation of best practices, development and administration of capital and/or maintenance work plan, preparation of cost estimates to applicable work, the utilization of technology, the development of streamlined documentation and reporting, the development of IT systems that will assist TFS, the identification of appropriate refresher training and new equipment training; and, assist with the facilitation of information sharing meetings. Based on discipline (Station, P&C, or Line) some duties may not be applicable.

What You’ll Do:

• Review work practices for consistency across assigned TFS Area(s).
• Assist with assigned TFS area(s) capital and/or maintenance work plan development and administration within established measurable goals, objectives, and project requirements.
• Assist with the facilitation of meetings within assigned TFS Area(s) to share ideas and develop uniform policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining assigned TFS Area(s)tool budget as well as assistance in coordination of associated training related to those tools.
• Develop understanding, assist in advocating, and improving data collection systems for assigned TFS Area(s)
• Become familiar with and support assigned TFS Area(s) in utilization TFS IT programs.
• Travel extensively through assigned TFS Area(s) to stay current with existing work practices and field issues.
• Begin to develop knowledge to become a subject matter expert on Station, P&C, or Transmission Line issues.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates for non-routine work, special projects, equipment maintenance projects or construction projects.
• Assist in the coordination of securing rental equipment in assigned TFS(S) Area.
• Assist with applicable initiatives assigned by TFS Area Supervision.

What We’re Looking For:

• Associate degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related technical field and 1 year of utility field experience.; or high school diploma or GED and 3 years of related utility field experience.
• Utility field experience would include Transmission or Distribution Line, Station, P&C or Technical Support experience; or maintenance and/or construction work/project scheduling or project controls experience.

Where You’ll Work:

Gilmer, TX

What You’ll Get For an Trans Field Service Coordinator Assc:

$74,551 - $111,826

What You’ll Get For an Trans Field Service Coordinator:

$87,633 - $131,453

What You’ll Get For an Trans Field Services Coordinator Senior:

$98,993 - $158,383

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 Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-006

Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $128,688.00

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.

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.