Transmission Field Services Coordinator: Travel & IT

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

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