Trans Field Srvcs Coord

AEP; Gilmer, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks a Trans Field Service Coordinator in Gilmer, TX to assist management and field personnel with safe work methods, best practices, and work plan administration. The role involves cost estimates, IT systems, and cross-area collaboration to share knowledge and improve field operations.

Travel will be extensive within assigned TFS Areas as you build subject-matter expertise in Station, P&C, or Transmission Line issues and support training initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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 includes Transmission or Distribution Line, Station, P&C or Technical Support; or maintenance/construction work, scheduling or project controls.

Responsibilities

• Review work practices for consistency across assigned TFS Areas.
• Assist with capital and/or maintenance work plan development and administration within goals and project requirements.
• Facilitate meetings to share ideas and develop uniform policies and procedures.
• Maintain TFS Area tool budgets and coordinate related training.
• Develop and improve data collection systems for assigned TFS Areas.
• Support TFS IT programs utilization and travel extensively to stay current with field issues.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates for non-routine work and projects.
• Coordinate securing rental equipment in assigned TFS Areas.

Education

Associate degree in engineering / related field

High school diploma or GED + 3 years 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.

Job Description

Job Posting End Date

10-18-2026

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

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:

Educations Requirements:
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.
Work Experience requirements:
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

$74,551.00 - $128,688.00

Physical Demands

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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