Reliability Engineering Coordinator at American Electric Power

New Albany, Ohio, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, EnergyIndustries

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 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
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
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Listen and identify customer needs/wants
Effectively communicate with team, management, customers, contractors, vendors and regulatory agencies
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
Demonstrate an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers
Position requires working outside in all types of weather and exposure to hazardous materials
Position may require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks and meet project/outage requirements and schedules
Extensive travel required and possible relocation

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
Perform varied assignments demonstrating technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solution of problems or analysis
Participate in the planning and organization of outage/project work activities
Make decisions and contribute to team decision making and consensus building
Monitor labor relation activities; develop and maintain rapport to assure cooperation and productive working relationships with contractors
Work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary
Provide training and guidance to lower level employees as appropriate
Pursue effective ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost