Transmission Field Services Coordinator Senior

American Electric Power; Virginia; On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Bluefield, VA is seeking a Senior Transmission Field Services Coordinator to support management and field personnel in developing safe work methods, capital and maintenance plans, and cost estimates. Travel will be extensive across the TFS areas to ensure consistency and safety standards are met, with opportunities to lead inter-region collaboration and equipment optimization.

The role emphasizes developing IT systems, reporting, and training programs, while advancing

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related technical field and 6 years of utility field experience.
• High school diploma or GED with 10 years of related utility field experience.

Responsibilities

• Review for consistency and implement work practices across assigned TFS Area(s).
• Develop and coordinate capital and/or maintenance workplans within goals and project requirements.
• Participate in inter-region meetings to share ideas and develop standard policies.
• Collaborate to evaluate new tools and equipment to improve safety and productivity.
• Maintain TFS Area tool budget and coordinate related training.
• Develop refresher training and new equipment training for TFS personnel.
• Improve data collection systems for assigned TFS Area(s).
• Travel extensively to stay current with field issues and practices.
• Oversee commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of transmission and distribution assets.
• Develop expertise on Station, P&C, Transmission Line, or stormwater issues.
• Prepare cost estimates for non-routine and special projects.
• Lead coordination of securing rental equipment in the TFS Area.
• Apply discipline-specific duties as applicable.
• Assist initiatives assigned by TFS Area Supervision.
• Contract administration across TFS Area(s) including planning, procurement, and outages.
• Respond to support emergency work as needed.
• Assist supervision with progression testing for employees in TFS Area(s).

Skills

Coordinate and facilitate meetings

Cost estimation and budgeting

Safety and compliance awareness

Education

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

High school diploma or GED with 10 years of related utility field experience

Job description

## Transmission Field Services Coordinator SeniorApply: Bluefield, VA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 22, 2026 (7 days left to apply): R20228**Job Posting End Date**10-22-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**Assist and coordinate with 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, the development and administration of capital and/or maintenance work plan, preparation of cost estimates to applicable work, contract administration, 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****What You'll Do:** 1.) Review for consistency, recommend the integration of, and implement work practices and work procedures across assigned TFS Area(s). 2.) Develop and Coordinate assigned TFS area(s) capital and/or maintenance workplan within established measurable goals, objectives, and project requirements. 3.) Participate in and develop into a facilitator role for inter-region and inter-company meetings to share ideas and develop uniform policies and procedures. 4.) Assist/Collaborate with other TFS Coord Sr to investigate the use of new tools and equipment that can maintain safety standards while enhancing productivity and improve existing work methods and recommend their implementation. 5.) Maintain assigned TFS Area(s)tool budget as well as assistance in coordination of associated training related to those tools. 6.) Develop refresher training and new equipment training with TFS personnel. 7.) Continuously work to advocate for and improve data collection systems for assigned TFS Area(s) based on thorough understanding of those collection systems. 8.) Travel extensively through assigned TFS Area(s)to stay current with existing work practices and field issues. 9.) Work across assigned TFS area(s) to perform oversight on commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of Transmission and Distribution assets. 10.) Continue to develop knowledge to become a subject matter expert on Station, P&C, Transmission Line, or stormwater issues. 11.) Prepare cost estimates for non-routine work, special projects, equipment maintenance projects or construction projects. 12.) Lead Coordination of securing rental equipment in assigned TFS(S) Area 13.) Based on discipline (Station, P&C, or Line) some duties may not be applicable. 14.) Ability to lead applicable initiatives assigned by TFS Area Supervision. 15.) Contract Administration in assigned TFS Area(s) including Job Planning, material Procurement, Work Authorization creation, Outage Requests. 16.) Respond to support emergency work as needed in assigned TFS Area(s). 17.) Assist Supervision in Progression Testing for employees in assigned TFS Area(s).**What You'll Need:**Education Requirements:Associate degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, ConstructionManagement or related technical field and 6 years of utility field experience; or high schooldiploma or GED and 10 years of related utility field experience which 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.Work Experience requirement: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 Qualification requirements for an internal candidate only: Those candidates holding position titles within the Trans Field Svcs Coord job family: to be eligible a candidate, must have: 1) Associates degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related technical field and 3 years of utility field experience (or equivalent education and work experience combination); 2) have a minimum of 2 years of strong performance as a Trans Field Svcs Coord and successfully demonstrated the knowledge and skills required of Trans Field Svcs Coord Sr to be considered for a promotion. For those candidates holding position titles that are not within the Trans Field Svcs Coord job family: To be eligible a candidate must meet the education requirement for external candidates and must demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills required of Trans Field Svcs Coord Sr to be qualified for entry at this level in addition to meeting the requirements below, if the position is within TFS Line or TFS Station Functional Groups. Note: Groups outside of the TFS Line or Station functions may have different competencies. **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.****#APCO****Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-008**Compensation Range:**$98,993.00 - $128,688.00The 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.