Job Posting End Date07-31-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary The Environmental, Safety, and Health Coordinator Principal is responsible for coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures, and strategic goals within their assigned region, plant, and project scope. They prepare, advise, and assist management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event prevention policies and procedures, including public safety matters.
They are also responsible for coordinating and implementing the safety and health programs within their assigned region, or facility. They work closely with corporate Safety and Health management in the development and implementation of advanced safety and health training programs applicable to their geographic region or technical expertise.
Job DescriptionNote: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Env, Safety, & Health Coordinator Principal level, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Environmental, Safety, & Health Coordinator Staff.
What You'll Do:Essential Job Functions & Tasks- Instructs, advises, and assists management and personnel to carry out the company's environmental, safety and health programs.
- Prepares and delivers training and familiarization topics of the company's environmental, safety and health programs to employees
- Conducts observations and coaching of AEP personnel to ensure the successful implementation of the company's safety and health programs.
- Provides support during environmental, safety, and health compliance audits and inspections.
- Coordinates and responds to public inquiries regarding environmental matters.
- Develops and maintains environmental documents and records for compliance regulations.
- Advises and assists management in post-event safety and health causal analysis
- Provides support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making any necessary agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing clean-up efforts, and follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.
- Maintains a good working knowledge of any applicable federal, state, or local rules and regulations pertaining to safety and health.
- Promotes and enforces the company's safety and health event prevention programs.
What We're Looking For:Education- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or another relevant field.
OR - Associates degree in a relevant field with six (6) years of experience in power plant or utility field operations.
OR - High School Diploma/GED with eight (8) years of experience in Environmental, Safety & Health program administration and related field experience.
Work Experience- In addition to the education requirements listed, must have a minimum of six (6) years of experience in Environmental, Safety and Health program administration, or a minimum of six (6) years of experience power plant or utility field operations.
Licenses/Certifications- Valid driver's license is required.
Other Requirements - Proficient oral and written skills
- Basic computer skills are required
- Position involves daily travel with occasional overnight travel
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence
The qualified candidate will have an advanced understanding of the following programs and concepts:- OSHA regulations
- Environmental requirements for above ground and underground storage tanks
- Transportation of hazardous materials
- Spill-prevention control and countermeasures
- Oil & chemical spill response and management
- Wastewater, storm water, and drinking water sampling, reporting and controls
- Air emissions monitoring, control, and reporting
- Asbestos and PCB management
- Pollution prevention
- Federal and state wildlife conservation policies
Travel- Travel time ranges from 20-40% with some overnight stays required on occasion.
Availability- Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends, contact frequency is minimal.
Environmental, Safety, Health Coordinator StaffJob SummaryThe Environmental, Safety, & Health Coordinator Staff exhibits the highest level of proficiency and expert knowledge in a specialized technical area that enables the individual to serve as the expert and highest-level resource for the company. They will lead project and development activities related to specific, unique, and/or highly specialized areas to support the AEP generating fleet. The Coordinator Staff will act as the primary resource to perform highly advanced work activities and projects requiring the application of technical knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic manner. They are the key resource in their field of expertise to assist site personnel with any issues.
They are also directly responsible for:
- Coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures, and strategic goals within their assigned region, plant, and project scope.
- Preparing, advising, and assisting management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event prevention policies and procedures, including public safety matters.
- Coordinating and implementing the safety and health programs within their assigned region, or facility.
- Working with corporate Safety and Health management in the development and implementation of advanced safety and health training programs applicable to their geographic region or technical expertise.
What You'll Do:Essential Job Functions & Tasks- Exhibits the highest level of proficiency and expert knowledge and leadership in the ESH area that enables them to serve as the expert to support the Renewables Organization.
- Instructs, advises, and assists management and personnel to carry out the company's environmental, safety and health programs.
- Prepares and delivers training and familiarization topics of the company's environmental, safety and health programs to employees.
- Conducts observations and coaching of AEP personnel to ensure the successful implementation of the company's safety and health programs.
- Provides support during environmental, safety, and health compliance audits and inspections.
- Coordinates and responds to public inquiries regarding environmental matters.
- Develops and maintains environmental documents and records for compliance regulations.
- Advises and assists management in post-event safety and health causal analysis
- Provides support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making any necessary agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing clean-up efforts, and follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.
- Maintains a good working knowledge of any applicable federal, state, or local rules and regulations pertaining to safety and health.
- Promotes and enforces the company's safety and health event prevention programs.
- Provides direction for Plant Staff, Plant Management, and others to facilitate a successful fleet program for the specialized program at each applicable site.
- Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia.
- Make decisions that are likely to impact the AEP system, business objectives and strategic direction.
- Possesses the knowledge and experience to make and take full accountability for all technical decisions.
- Demonstrates the ability to make their area of expertise a strategic asset of the AEP system.
What We're Looking For:Education- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or another relevant field.
OR - Associates degree in a relevant field with ten (10) years of experience in power plant or utility field operations.
OR - High School Diploma/GED with twelve (12) years of experience in Environmental, Safety & Health program administration and related field experience.
Work Experience- In addition to the education requirements listed, must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Environmental, Safety and Health program administration, or a minimum of eight (8) years of experience power plant or utility field operations, and with at a minimum of two (2) years in leadership roles as a supervisor or manager of direct reports or manager of Environmental and/or Safety programs.
Licenses/Certifications- Valid driver's license is required.
Other Requirements- Proficient oral and written skills
- Basic computer skills are required
- Position involves daily travel with occasional overnight travel
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence
The qualified candidate should have an advanced understanding of the following programs and concepts:- OSHA regulations
- Safe electrical work practices
- Clearance /Lock Out Tag Out requirements and procedures
- GWO safety standards for working at heights and advanced rescue
- Confined space regulations and procedures, including confined space rescue
- Environmental requirements for above ground and underground storage tanks
- Transportation of hazardous materials
- Spill prevention control and countermeasures
- Oil & chemical spill response and management
- Wastewater, storm water, and drinking water sampling, reporting and controls
- Pollution prevention
- Federal and state wildlife conservation policies
- Root cause analysis and other problem-solving methods including corrective action processes
Travel- Travel time ranges from 20-40% with some overnight stays required on occasion.
Availability- Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends, contact frequency is minimal.
What You'll Get:Standard base pay is:
- Environmental, Safety, & Health Coordinator Principal - $98,993-$128,689 /year.
- Environmental, Safety, & Health Coordinator Staff - $116,255-$151,132 /year.
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Compensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-008
Compensation Range:$98,993.00 - $151,132.50
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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