Reliability Engineering Coordinator

American Electric Power

The Role

Overview

Coordinate technical tasks, projects and teams to ensure reliable electricity delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • labor relations
  • project planning
  • stakeholder communication
  • environmental protection
  • team training
  • work coordination

Tasks

-Monitor labor relation activities; develop and maintain rapport to assure cooperation and productive working relationships with contractors. -Participate in the planning and organization of outage/project work activities. -Effectively communicate with team, management, customers, contractors, vendors and regulatory agencies. -Listen and identify customer needs/wants. -Pursue effective ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost. -Work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary. -Make decisions and contribute to team decision making and consensus building. -Provide training and guidance to lower level employees as appropriate. -Coordinate work activities of others within work group, team or those external to the company including contractors, vendors as required to resolve routine technical tasks and field work activities.

Requirements

  • power bi
  • analytical
  • team collaboration
  • project coordination
  • associate's degree
  • extensive travel

What You Bring

-Perform varied assignments demonstrating technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solution of problems or analysis. -Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships across departments. -Extensive travel required and possible relocation. -Position requires working outside in all types of weather and exposure to hazardous materials. -Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required. Travel requirements are expected > 50 % of the time Physical demand level is Sedentary -Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in data visualization and analysis tools, particularly Power BI. -Knowledge of AEP's general terms and conditions and the experience and ability to correctly interpret and administer contracts. Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques. -an Associate's degree in a technical discipline and 3 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment, and typically a minimum of 6 years of experience in work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge -Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. -Project Coordination: Proven experience in coordinating projects and tasks among engineering teams and management. -Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate collaboration with various stakeholders, including TFS, TDC, DDC, SCC, Transmission & Distribution Planning, and Project Engineering services. -Metrics and KPIs: Ability to develop, track, and report on metrics, dashboards, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). -Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college and typically a minimum of 3 years of experience in work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge. OR -Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess and improve processes. -Software Proficiency: Familiarity with project management tools and software to assist in task organization and tracking. -Intake Management: Experience in managing intake requests and ensuring timely delivery of engineering tasks. -Demonstrate an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon our work. -Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities to manage workload and prioritize tasks effectively.

Benefits

-$72,380 - $90,474

The Company

About American Electric Power

-Powers millions across the United States with a vast electric transmission and distribution network. -Has been a leader in the transformation of the energy sector for over a century. -Focuses on reliable power generation, cutting-edge energy solutions, and a growing commitment to renewables. -Operates one of the largest electricity transmission networks in the U.S., delivering energy to homes, businesses, and industries. -Has a legacy of pioneering innovative technologies and projects to improve grid reliability and energy efficiency. -Is expanding its footprint in the renewable energy sector, including solar and wind power projects that are helping shape the future of energy. -Undertakes large-scale projects such as major power plant construction, infrastructure upgrades, and renewable energy installations, supporting both industrial and residential clients. -Is dedicated to sustainable energy and modernizing grid infrastructure, making it an influential player in the energy transition.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Infrastructure

Commercial

Residential

Renewable Energy

Solar

Wind

Grid Solutions

Energy Efficiency

Combined Heat and Power

Energy Storage

Substations

Fuel Cells

Waste Heat Recovery

Peaking Generation Resources

Energy Data Analytics

Energy Supply