American Electric Power

Designer

• Field collection of distribution poles based on scope of work utilizing GPS collection device
• Analysis of new design in DDS software (structural, clearance and electrical each as needed)
• Creation of construction prints and material lists, along with additional needed documentation such as permits, easements, forestry requests, etc
• Tracking of status and progress of projects in Smartsheet schedules
• Coordination with PMs and construction coordinators as needed
• Staking of new pole and guy locations as needed ahead of construction

Senior Design Technician – Distribution Central

Technician

• Perform environmental inspections under close supervision within the assigned region using AEP approved forms and methods within regulatory time frames.
• Communicate deviations appropriately.
• Collect data as needed to support environmental compliance reporting using AEP approved methods.
• Prepare and submit reports as assigned.
• Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.
• Provide support during environmental compliance reviews.
• Effectively communicate environmental compliance issues to appropriate internal parties.
• Maintain all environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.

Environmental Technician

Consultant

• Perform configuration, installation, and performance analysis of networks.
• Conduct site visits and produce engineering documentation with minimal supervision.
• Perform equipment troubleshooting and assist with system turnups.
• Review and validate technical drawings and documentation packages.
• Plan fiber installations and resolve moderate fiber-related issues.
• Maintain accurate project updates in tracking systems and dashboards.

Telecom Consultant Associate – Telecom Consultant Principal

• Performing entry level technical work and related activities associated with the planning, engineering, design, analysis, research, development, testing, construction, maintenance, and operation of Company equipment and facilities.

Senior Technician

• Perform as subject matter expert (SME) in AutoCAD Civil 3D & Vault and serve as technical mentor and coach to other Designers in their group.
• Participate in the development of training materials and programs for knowledge transfer and accelerated learning programs that will assist employees along their career track progression in the Designer family.
• Create, revise and maintain civil engineering models, drawings, and sketches using AutoCad Civil 3D.
• Ensure activities are conducted in accordance to company policies, standards and regulatory requirements; to appropriately identify emerging issues, inform, resolve and/or delegate as required.

Designer Spec – Designer Prin, Site Civil Land Development

Network Operations

• Lead AEP’s 24x7 Network Operations Center (NOC), ensuring reliable operation, continuous monitoring, and rapid restoration of critical network and telecommunications infrastructure
• Drive the transformation of network operations from a reactive alert-and-dispatch model to a proactive, intelligence-driven operating model
• Identify key failure types, monitor leading indicators of network degradation, and implement repeatable troubleshooting and resolution processes
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing, around-the-clock operations team
• Oversee event correlation, troubleshooting, escalation management, and continuous process improvement
• Partner with Telecom Engineering & Operations to reduce customer impact and improve service reliability
• Improve Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Restore (MTTR)
• Support operational excellence, resilience, and modernization initiatives across AEP’s network operations environment

Telecom Manager – Network Operations Center

• Responsible for preparing and advising management on the administration of the safety and health (S&H) event prevention policies and procedures, including public safety matters.
• Disseminate safety and health information throughout their areas of responsibility.
• Conduct safety and health observations and visitations.
• Render guidance on S&H event prevention to other members of management.
• Advise on S&H governmental regulations and assist the local management in handling any public liability and event analysis as needed.
• Work with Safety and Health management as requested in the development and implementation of advanced S&H technical and S&H training programs.
• Responsible for a mutual understanding with business partners of their S&H performance needs.
• Assist business partners in developing strategies that will positively impact the safety and health of the organization.

Safety & Health Coordinator – Consultant

• Perform as subject matter expert (SME) in AutoCAD Civil 3D & Vault
• Create, revise and maintain civil engineering models, drawings, and sketches using AutoCad Civil 3D
• Participate in civil and geotechnical engineering group communities of practice to help develop training and creating best practices.
• Possess good technical writing skills and assist in the development and creation of Site Civil Standard Guidelines detailing AEP Station & T-Line practices and policies.
• Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Designer – Civil Land Development

Engineer

• Support compliance with NERC and industry standards related to configuration changes to the transmission grid
• Model transmission system topology
• Fulfill system modeling related requests from Engineering and Operations

Engineer Associate

• Create, revise and maintain engineering and record drawings, and sketches.
• Support the creation, revision, and maintenance of facilities and equipment documents; including but not limited to construction, equipment, property documents and records.
• Obtain information required to perform work from verbal communication, sketches, marked drawings, listings, field notes, vendors' catalogs and technical reference manuals and site visits.
• Perform mathematical calculations required to accomplish assigned work.
• Proficiency in the use of computer aided design software.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Work with other organizations of the Company to coordinate the work and assure that it is performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Read vendors' prints, shop and other drawings and equipment operating instructions, and incorporate that information into the work being performed.
• Assist in training AEP employees in basic skills of the position.
• Promote and support the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior as outlined in the AEP corporate policies.
• Support the AEP Corporate Compliance policies.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Director

• Responsible for the development and execution of strategies that allow for the safe and cost-effective delivery of construction and maintenance services to our internal and external business customers.
• Create a Zero Harm work culture.
• Promote and enforce safety rules and practices.
• Direct the development of the department's safety and human performance programs and manage their implementation and execution.
• Recommend, oversee development, and enable training to develop a workforce able to deliver the services required in order for AEP to be the Utility of the future.
• Support the standardization of work practices and oversee adherence to those practices.
• Ensure adherence to NERC Reliability Standards and complete work in accordance with all applicable governmental and corporate environmental, health and safety standards.
• Direct the development and execution of the annual transmission maintenance plan along with maintenance and construction practices.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external business partners and customers to achieve execution of the transmission capital project portfolio and the delivery of operation and maintenance services.
• Be a strong advocate of the transmission field crews’ needs and represent this position with other business units.
• Be a change management champion as AEP evolves to the Utility of the future.
• Create and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure the prudent use of financial resources and ensure the department remains cost competitive.
• Direct and supervise the activities of department staff including ensuring that construction or maintenance techniques comply with all applicable standards, conducting equipment and material tests, coordinating outages with Transmission Operations, revising engineering drawings to agree with as-built conditions, completing all equipment checkouts and commissioning and completing all required maintenance and documentation needed to meet compliance obligations.
• Assist in the leadership and completion of emergency restoration efforts as required.
• Monitor the effectiveness of TFS practices and programs and make changes to enhance when necessary.

Director Transmission Field Services – Substation, Protection and Controls

• Identify and develop a portfolio of new small business customers for retail electric supply by cold calling provided prospects and self-generated leads.
• Execute cold calls and follow up calling for leads provided.
• Gather key customer information and enter it into AEP Energy’s CRM.
• Pre-qualify the opportunity based on data collected in CRM.
• Effectively present AEP Energy’s value proposition to prospective customers via the phone.
• Self-manage the number of customer proposal calls necessary to meet or exceed the monthly sales volume requirements.

Energy Consultant

• Responsible for performing entry level technical work and related activities associated with the planning, engineering, design, analysis, research, development, testing, construction, maintenance, and operation of Company equipment and facilities.

Customer Design Technician – Senior

• Manage technical activities such as analyzing service requests, designing and drafting work orders, estimating and requesting construction materials and equipment, maintaining mapping systems, and other technical activities.
• Leads and facilitates meetings effectively.
• Networks with peers inside and outside the AEP System.
• Identifies key stakeholders.
• Uses informal network to get things done.
• Uses diverse approaches to make decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist.
• Makes decisions that may affect the operations or results of the work, and which may impact the business unit.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle conflicting interests related to projects or special tasks.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze options and risks.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand more complex technical issues in relevant area of assignment.
• Demonstrates an above average ability to use technical and computer tools to perform assignments in most cost-effective method possible.
• Plans work and suggests work plans of others to complete non-routine work within time constraints.
• Plans effectively with AEP suppliers and internal or external customers.
• Reviews trends of materials and equipment performance and initiates necessary corrective action.
• Monitors design, material, and work progress on department projects to control costs within estimated budget and to ensure codes, standards, and schedules are met.
• Ensures that each employee maintains a customer focused attitude by conveying a thorough understanding of customer expectations and instill the importance of achieving superior customer satisfaction.

Customer Design Supervisor

• Perform entry level technical work related to planning, engineering, design, analysis, and operation of Company equipment and facilities.
• Assist employees in handling defined portions of routine problems when beneficial to AEP.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with internal and external customers.