Control Technician Supv NE

American Electric Power•Louisa, KY

4d•$48 - $62

About The Position

Supervise technical crews performing maintenance on power plant process equipment, assist with planning and coordinating outage activities, and respond to plant trouble by performing or assisting with equipment troubleshooting. Plan and schedule work to ensure safe and efficient activities, lead crews consistently with AEP Generation’s cultural pillars and Leadership framework, and ensure work complies with company safety rules and practices. The role directs assigned crews, oversees employee training, organizes daily work, coordinates with other plant crews, procures materials and equipment, and responds to emergencies and outages as needed. It also involves equipment inspections and testing, control-system analysis and adjustment, safety oversight and incident investigation, maintaining records and reports, and communicating with employees, management, vendors, contractors, other departments, and corporate groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent applied knowledge. Equivalent education and experience is limited to military training and work experience at an industrial facility, or lead/supervisory experience responsible for industrial processes.
Power plant experience: at least 4 years with a Bachelor’s degree, 6 years with an Associate’s degree, or 8 years with a high school diploma/GED; equivalent industrial/process experience is applicable.
Maintain a valid state driver’s license and meet vehicle-operation requirements under applicable federal and state law.
Good working knowledge of procedures, practices, methods, standards, codes, and theory relating to plant operations and maintenance.
Thorough working knowledge of operating, maintaining, and repairing plant process equipment, sufficient to serve as Issuing Authority for the Clearance Permit System (LOTO), Confined Space Permit System, and other protective procedures.
Ability to interpret prints and manufacturers’ drawings.
Basic understanding of technical aspects of generation equipment operation and systems.
Ability to perform basic computer work.
Thorough familiarity with company safety rules and practices, and proficiency in resuscitation and first aid as presented in the Company Safety Manual.
Demonstrated ability to supervise employees, interpret and transmit orders, and give instructions that produce effective work results.
Ability to deal with employees, customers, and the public courteously and tactfully.
Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) tests.
Ability to meet the physical demands described for the role; a physical abilities assessment is required for employees who have not completed a medium demand level assessment in a previous AEP role.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct assigned crews maintaining plant process equipment using approved methods and procedures.
Demonstrate ethical behavior, promote safe and healthy work practices, and support environmental stewardship and compliance.
Oversee training for assigned employees.
Maintain safe working conditions and ensure proper use of tools, equipment, protective clothing, and devices.
Perform housekeeping, participate in accident investigations, and use root-cause analysis or other methods to maintain a safe work environment.
Implement short-range work plans, organize daily crew activities, and coordinate work with other plant crews.
Respond to emergency situations and outages as necessary.
Procure materials, tools, and equipment as required.
Comply with company practices, policies, and standards for generation work.
Maintain effective working relationships with employees, vendors, contractors, and the public.
Apply the Management Information and Policy Manual, labor contracts, employee handbook, and applicable supplements.
Attend supervisory and work-scheduling meetings as required.
Maintain communications between departments, Generation groups including POG, and other corporate entities.
Keep the immediate supervisor informed and create and maintain required records and reports.
Make recommendations regarding employment, promotion, discipline, and discharge of assigned personnel.
Record and track discrepancies or errors, coordinate corrective efforts, and recommend improvements.
Resolve immediate equipment problems safely and cost-effectively.
Inspect equipment and protective devices to help ensure safe, continuous generating-unit operation.
Test plant equipment to determine its operating condition and identify improvements or corrective actions.
Oversee control-system analysis and recommend or make adjustments for safe and efficient plant operation.
Communicate the importance of workplace safety to employees, investigate and track incidents and accidents, conduct root-cause analysis, report findings to management, and communicate findings to employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.