Turbine Coordinator (Sr) - Generation Field Services - PSO /SWEPCO Service Territory

AEP Service Corporation; Jenks (OK); Presencial; USD 99 000 - 158 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AEP Service Corporation in Jenks, OK seeks a Senior Turbine Coordinator to plan and oversee major maintenance outages for turbines, generators, and related systems across multiple stations. You will lead outages, manage budgets, coordinate with contractors and OEMs, and ensure safe, compliant, and timely execution of critical maintenance activities.

The role requires extensive turbine/maintenance expertise, strong project management, and proven leadership to drive reliability, efficiency, and

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; equivalent industry experience considered.
• Minimum 8 years of power generation, turbine-generator maintenance, outage management, project management, or related utility experience.
• Experience leading major maintenance outages and large multidisciplinary projects.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and oversee major outages for steam turbines, gas turbines, and generators.
• Develop outage scopes, schedules, milestones, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate activities among operations, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, contractors, and OEMs.
• Lead safety and quality assurance during outages and capital projects.

Conhecimentos

Outage planning

Project management

Contractor coordination

Scheduling & cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Ferramentas

Work Management System

Passport

Turbine Tool

Business Objects

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Posting End Date10-30-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end dateJob SummaryExhibits a good fundamental understanding of turbine and generator sets. Will act as an associate coordinator reporting to a senior coordinator, principle coordinator, or superintendent. Could work alone if experience supports activities. Will network throughout the system east and west to increase exposure and experience. Must be able to understand and participate in the following, project development, resource allocations, and specific duration expectations. Must provide guidance for supervision and craft personnel. Can assist in the planning and development of work packages and outage plans with the project lead and planners. Must continually look for opportunities to increase knowledge and technical skills and increase level of proficiency in the inspection procedures, inspection documentation and use of visual examinations during required large steam turbine generator set overhauls. Become familiar with computer programs (Work Management System/ Passport/ Turbine Tool/ Business Objects). Must be able to work safely and follow directions.Job Description10-30-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Relocation available for the right candidate**Position SummaryThe Senior Turbine Coordinator is responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of major maintenance outages, capital projects, emergent repairs, and reliability improvement initiatives for steam turbines, gas turbines, generators, boiler feed pumps, and associated balance-of-plant equipment across a fleet of generating stations. This position serves as the primary technical and project management lead for assigned outages and maintenance activities, ensuring safe execution, schedule adherence, budget compliance, and long-term equipment reliability.The role requires extensive expertise in turbine-generator maintenance, outage management, contractor coordination, risk management, engineering evaluation, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. The Senior Turbine Coordinator provides technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle from scope development through commissioning and return to service.What You'll Do:Outage Planning and ExecutionLead planning and execution of major steam turbine, gas turbine, and generator outages.Develop outage work scopes, schedules, milestones, and execution strategies.Coordinate outage activities among Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Contractors, and OEM representatives.Manage outage critical paths and identify schedule recovery actions when necessary.Conduct daily outage coordination meetings and status reviews.Ensure compliance with station outage goals, budgets, and performance objectives.Lead startup, commissioning, testing, and return-to-service activities following maintenance.Project ManagementServe as Project Manager for maintenance and capital improvement projects.Develop project execution plans, risk registers, and resource plans.Monitor project performance, expenditures, schedule adherence, and scope changes.Coordinate stakeholder communications and provide executive-level project status updates.Identify and mitigate project risks through formal risk management processes.Ensure project objectives align with generation reliability, safety, and business goals.Act as a subject matter expert for:Steam turbinesGas turbinesGeneratorsBoiler feed pumpsTurbine valves and controlsBearings and sealsAuxiliary systemsEvaluate equipment condition and maintenance strategies.Lead troubleshooting efforts for vibration, leakage, thermal growth, alignment, performance degradation, and mechanical failures.Review OEM recommendations and develop site-specific maintenance strategies.Support root cause failure analyses and corrective action development.Provide technical guidance during emergent equipment issues and forced outages.Assist in developing bid packages and technical scopes of work.Coordinate OEM service representatives and specialty contractors.Oversee contractor safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance.Review contractor work plans, lift plans, quality documents, and repair procedures.Resolve technical issues and scope changes during project execution.Validate contractor invoices and support outage financial closeout activities.Risk Management and Quality AssuranceDevelop and maintain outage risk registers.Identify technical, schedule, safety, and execution risks.Lead mitigation planning for high-risk activities.Ensure compliance with station quality requirements and industry standards.Conduct field inspections and hold-point reviews.Review and approve work packages, repair procedures, and critical maintenance documentation.Lead Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) planning and implementation for critical equipment maintenance.Promote and enforce a strong safety culture during all outage and project activities.Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, company, and contractor safety requirements.Participate in job hazard analyses, pre-job briefings, and safety observations.Drive continuous improvement in outage safety performance.Support regulatory inspections and corrective action implementation.Support multiple generating stations and units across the fleet.Develop standardized maintenance practices and outage execution strategies.Review equipment reliability data and identify improvement opportunities.Support long-range maintenance planning and capital investment decisions.Share lessons learned and best practices throughout the organization.Interface with OEM engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues.Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related technical field; equivalent industry experience considered.Minimum 8 years of power generation, turbine-generator maintenance, outage management, project management, or related utility experience.Demonstrated experience leading major maintenance outages and large multidisciplinary projects.Strong knowledge of steam turbine, gas turbine, generator, and auxiliary system maintenance practices.Experience managing contractors, vendors, and OEM service organizations.Proficiency with scheduling, cost control, risk management, and project planning tools.Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred QualificationsProject Management Professional (PMP) certification.OEM turbine-generator maintenance experience.Utility power generation experience.Experience managing multi-million-dollar outage budgets.Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies, vibration analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.Experience supporting combined-cycle, fossil, and renewable generation assets.Provide technical and project leadership during critical outages and emergent equipment events.Influence decisions across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Management organizations.Drive accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.Mentor less experienced coordinators, planners, and project personnel.Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance fleet reliability and outage execution excellence.What We're Looking For:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related technical field; equivalent industry experience considered.Minimum 8 years of power generation, turbine-generator maintenance, outage management, project management, or related utility experience.Demonstrated experience leading major maintenance outages and large multidisciplinary projects.Strong knowledge of steam turbine, gas turbine, generator, and auxiliary system maintenance practices.Experience managing contractors, vendors, and OEM service organizations.Proficiency with scheduling, cost control, risk management, and project planning tools.Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred QualificationsProject Management Professional (PMP) certification.OEM turbine-generator maintenance experience.Utility power generation experience.Experience managing multi-million-dollar outage budgets.Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies, vibration analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.Experience supporting combined-cycle, fossil, and renewable generation assets.Leadership ExpectationsProvide technical and project leadership during critical outages and emergent equipment events.Influence decisions across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Management organizations.Drive accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.Mentor less experienced coordinators, planners, and project personnel.Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance fleet reliability and outage execution excellence.Position ImpactThis role directly influences unit availability, generation reliability, outage performance, and capital investment effectiveness. The Senior Turbine Coordinator serves as the bridge between engineering, maintenance, operations, contractors, and leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and successful execution of critical maintenance and capital projects across the generation fleet.Where You'll Work:Jenks, OKWhat You’ll Get For A Turbine Coordinator Senior$98,993 - $158,383 straight time overtime with a 12% annual target bonus (24% maximum) based on total earnings (Overtime included)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 DataCompensation Grade:SP20-008Compensation Range:$98,993.00 - $128,688.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! 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