American Electric Power

Technical Training Spec-Principle

American Electric Power$98K — $158K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School graduate/GED required, Associate degree preferred in relevant technology fields.
  • 5 years of technical work experience in a related area.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills needed.
  • Thorough knowledge of technical work processes, procedures, and safety standards essential.
  • Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and AEP safety, health, and environmental training requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a learning strategy through needs assessments.
  • Schedule and coordinate training, communicating opportunities to teams.
  • Teach and facilitate learning activities, including evaluations and assessments.
  • Assist in the design and development of technical curricula and resources.
  • Research and negotiate training resources and tools with vendors.
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with partners for training delivery.
  • Administer training records and ensure compliance with regulations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in a supportive environment.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
08-22-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for the design, development, implementation and delivery of high impact, cost effective technical education to provide employees with knowledge and skills required for current job responsibilities and advancement opportunities. Incorporate human performance concepts, safety, policies, procedures and common work practices into learning and training. Coordinate and conduct learning and training in collaboration with business unit management and corporate groups to meet organizational goals.

Job Description

Job Posting End Date

08-22-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

What You'll Do:
  • Develop, communicate and implement a learning strategy by conducting learning/training needs assessments. Forecast, plan and analyze for learning and training needs based on demographics and staffing changes. Consult with management and employees on learning and training priorities.
  • Schedule and coordinate training. Communicate training calendar, courses and learning opportunities to management teams and employees.
  • Teach, instruct, facilitate and evaluate learning and training activities including rules, knowledge, information, job skills, job/task demonstrations; and proctoring tests, assessments and evaluations.
  • Assist with the coordination of the design and development of technical curriculums, courses and training resources including instructor-led and online course content, presentations, manuals, handouts, job aids, games, job task analysis documents, job performance measures, hands-on demonstrations and assessments/tests. Incorporate human performance concepts, safety, AEP/industry best practices and lessons learned into training.
  • Research and select appropriate training resources and tools. Negotiate and coordinate with vendors and OEMs as required.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with management team, employees, internal and external partners and vendors to develop and deliver training.
  • Administer and ensure proper maintenance of electronic and physical training records/qualifications, reports, budgets, measurements and cost/value analyses for learning and training programs and activities. Use the AEP learning management system to index courses and to record training, certifications and seminars in accordance with AEP policies and procedures and government/state regulations.
  • Support and facilitate training projects, committees and meetings as assigned.


What We're Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:

  • High School graduate/GED.


Work Experience requirements listed below:

Five (5) years' technical work experience in related area.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

  • Valid driver's license.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Sedentary

1) Associate degree in Power Plant Technology or related field preferred for Generation.

2) Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Technology or related field preferred for Transmission.

3) Excellent oral, written and presentation skills required.

4) Thorough knowledge of assigned area's technical work processes, procedures and safety standards.

5) Strong computer skills including Microsoft office suite software.

6) Maintain a high level of knowledge of federal, state and AEP safety, health and environmental training requirements.

7) Travel required.

8) Exempt (unpaid) overtime required.

Where You'll Work:

Shreveport, LA or Marshall, TX

What You'll Get For A Technical Training Spec:

$74,551 - $111,826

What You'll Get For A Technical Training Spec Sr.:

$87,633 - $131,453

What You'll Get For A Technical Training Spec Principal:

$98,993 - $158,383

In addition to a 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:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$74,551.00 - $128,688.00

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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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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