American Electric Power

Station Mgr

American Electric Power$136K — $177K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline preferred; or equivalent experience with an Associate's degree or high school diploma.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in transmission field services, construction management, or engineering work required, depending on educational background.
  • Strong technical and organizational skills necessary.
  • Proven leadership capabilities and experience managing teams of 40 to 70 employees.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and direct station employees to maintain operational efficiency of all stations and equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards during field operations.
  • Coordinate maintenance and construction schedules within budget.
  • Direct restoration efforts during service outages to minimize downtime.
  • Supervise station crew assignments to optimize personnel and equipment utilization.
  • Collaborate with various departments to schedule maintenance and construction activities.
  • Provide input for annual maintenance and construction planning.

Benefits

  • Promotes and enforces safety practices with ongoing training for employees.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Supportive work environment emphasizing teamwork and flexibility.
  • Engagement with a range of internal departments to enhance skill sets.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
09-09-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of all transmission and distribution station related equipment, in an assigned area. Responsible for the field activities to ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards. Also responsible to direct efforts during outages to return facilities to service and provide construction management and internal labor resources for transmission and distibution station capital projects.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Supervise and direct the activities of station employees as it relates to the operation and maintenance of all stations and related facilities and equipment. Provide construction management and internal labor resources for transmission and distribution station capital projects.
  • Direct the field activities to ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards.
  • Coordinates and ensures the maintenance and/or construction schedules for transformers, breakers and other station equipment is completed within budget and on time.
  • Directs efforts during outages to return facilities to service.
  • Supervises and coordinates assignment of overall station crew work and allocates personnel and equipment to obtain best efficiency in performance.
  • Responsible for scheduling and coordinating maintenance and or construction with plants, distribution, operations, customers and other affected parties regarding the operation and maintenance of stations.
  • Advise, assist and consult with other Transmission departments, Distribution departments and/or Plant departments on matters related to station facilities.
  • Provides input to the Technical Services support group for the development of an annual maintenance and/or construction plan and implements recommended best work practices.
  • Conducts meetings with employees and supervisors to provide information, entertain questions and provides feedback regarding employee concerns.
  • Promotes and enforces safety rules and practices. Recommends and provides training for assigned employees.


WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Education and work requirements are listed below: Prefer Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university or college and a minimum of 8 years' of transmission field services, construction management or engineering work experience; OR, Associate's degree in electrical/mechanical/industrial maintenance technology and 12 years' of transmission field services, construction management or engineering work experience; OR high school graduate or equivalent education and 15 years' of transmission field services, construction management or engineering work experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Sedentary

1) Typically manage an O&M budget of $2.5 to 5 million or a construction budget and an organization of 40 to 70 employees or is new to the position in a larger area.

2) Major enabling competencies: flexibility, customer focus, communication, creativity, initiative, planning and teamwork.

3) Required skills include interpersonal, technical, organizational, planning and leadership.

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