American Electric Power

Maintenance Superintendent Sr

American Electric Power • $136K — $177K *
New Haven, WV 25265In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of power plant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 10 years, or a high school diploma/GED with 12 years of experience.
  • 5 years in a supervisory role within the power plant sector.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee plant maintenance and engineering activities for efficient power generation.
  • Implement and enforce safety standards and investigate incidents with root cause analysis.
  • Manage maintenance planning for plant outages and oversee material requisitions.
  • Coordinate QA/QC processes and metallurgical activities for plant operations.
  • Develop and implement policies to meet plant and corporate objectives.
  • Engage in strategic planning for maintenance and capital improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety laws.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
07-24-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Superintendent Sr will manage the plant maintenance department to achieve efficient, safe, and reliable operation of the plant and its equipment through cost effective maintenance programs; ensure compliance with environmental regulations; monitor maintenance costs and identify reasons for, and mitigate, variances to plan.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

  • Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and control plant activities including plant maintenance, and engineering and construction of the plant facilities to maximize the safe, efficient and economical generation of electrical power.


  • Support the System Safety Process. Develop, maintain and enforce safe working conditions by providing proper and adequate tools, equipment, protective clothing and devices. Establish and enforce safe work behaviors. Participate in the setting of safety goals for an accident-free work environment. Communicate to employees about the importance of a safe work environment daily. Investigate, report and track incidents/accidents including root cause analysis and corrective action taken. Report findings to management and then communicate findings to employees.


  • Manage the maintenance planning in relation to plant outages including developing workflow charts and critical paths, analyzing material needs and overseeing the writing of requisitions for materials and equipment.


  • Manage QA/QC and metallurgical activities including coordinating all plant welding inspections, reading radiographs, review of completed travelers and providing support to the regions in each of these areas.


  • Formulate and recommend policies, practices, procedures and programs designed to achieve long and short-range plant and corporate objectives within the areas described above and implement and administer as approved.


  • Participate at the management level in developing long and short-range plans for maintenance, capital improvements, availability and staffing. Participate in the development of plant O&M and capital forecast and tracking and controlling expenditures to meet approved budgets.


  • Supervise the team in the operation of plant activities to ensure compliance with all appropriate local, state and federal environmental control regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Act and other applicable laws and regulations.


What We're Looking For:

Education
  • Bachelor's degree and at least eight (8) years of power plant experience

OR
  • Associates degree and at least ten (10) years of power plant experience

OR
  • High school diploma or GED and at least twelve (12) years of power plant experience


Work Experience
  • The required power plant experience must include five (5) years in a supervisory role.


What You'll Get:

Base Salary from $136,539-$177,503 /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 Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$136,539.00 - $177,503.00

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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About American Electric Power

American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
NASDAQ
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