Trans Field Srvcs Coord. - Coord. Sr.

American Electric Power•Lima, OH

2d•$87,633 - $128,689•Onsite

About The Position

Assist and coordinate with Transmission Field Services (TFS) management and field personnel in assigned TFS Area(s) with the interpretation and development of safe work methods and procedures, the implementation of best practices, the development and administration of capital and/or maintenance work plan, preparation of cost estimates to applicable work, contract administration, the utilization of technology, the development of streamlined documentation and reporting, the development of IT systems that will assist TFS, the identification of appropriate refresher training and new equipment training; and, assist with the facilitation of information sharing meetings. Based on discipline (Station, P&C, or Line) some duties may not be applicable.

Requirements

Associate degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related technical field and 6 years of utility field experience; or high school diploma or GED and 10 years of related utility field experience which would include Transmission or Distribution Line, Station, P&C or Technical Support experience; or maintenance and/or construction work/project scheduling or project controls experience.
Utility field experience would include Transmission or Distribution Line, Station, P&C or Technical Support experience; or maintenance and/or construction work/project scheduling or project controls experience.
Those candidates holding position titles within the Trans Field Svcs Coord job family: to be eligible a candidate, must have: Associates degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related technical field and 3 years of utility field experience (or equivalent education and work experience combination); have a minimum of 2 years of strong performance as a Trans Field Svcs Coord and successfully demonstrated the knowledge and skills required of Trans Field Svcs Coord Sr to be considered for a promotion.
For those candidates holding position titles that are not within the Trans Field Svcs Coord job family: To be eligible a candidate must: meet the education requirement for external candidates and must demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills required of Trans Field Svcs Coord Sr to be qualified for entry at this level in addition to meeting the requirements below, if the position is within TFS Line or TFS Station Functional Groups.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Line functional group: Provide oversight on internal crew and external contractors in assigned area.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Line functional group: Provide oversight/interface on EPC work in given area.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Line functional group: Proficiency in rehab project selection based on existing rehab budgets, project efficiencies, and contractor selection.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Line functional group: Manage capital/NSW budget with local supervision.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Line functional group: Manage O&M budget with local supervision.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Line functional group: Act as TFS Progression Testing Lead.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Line functional group: Fills in for Exempt Supervisor as needed in assigned area.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Line functional group: Manage specific assignments to region (grading, vegetation removal coordination, etc.).
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Line functional group: Develop workplan for entire assigned area.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Line functional group: Provide local failure project support for multiple projects (ie. storms).
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Line functional group: Lead a committee/initiative/project.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Station functional group: Provide oversight on internal crews and external contractors in assigned area.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Station functional group: Provide oversight/interface on EPC work in given area.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Station functional group: Proficiency in rehab project selection based on existing rehab budgets, project efficiencies, and contractor selection.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Station functional group: Manage Capital/NSW budget with local supervision.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Station functional group: Manage O&M budget with local supervision.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Station functional group: Act as TFS Progression Testing Lead.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Station functional group: Lead in Defective Equipment Mitigation resolution coordination.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Station functional group: Fills in for Exempt Supervisor as needed in assigned area.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Station functional group: Fills in for local STS Field Engineer as needed in assigned area.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Station functional group: Manage specific assignments to region (fence replacements, grading, vegetations removal coordination, etc.).
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Station functional group: Develop workplan for entire assigned area.
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Station functional group: Provide local failure project support for multiple projects (i.e. Storms).
Competency shown in the following activities to be considered for TFS Coord Sr position in the TFS Station functional group: Lead a committee/initiative/project.
Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 mins of either the Fostoria Service Center (538 S Poplar Street Fostoria, Ohio 44830) OR the Lima Transmission Service Center (3280 Cole Street N Lima, Ohio 45801)

Responsibilities

Review for consistency, recommend the integration of, and implement work practices and work procedures across assigned TFS Area(s).
Develop and Coordinate assigned TFS area(s) capital and/or maintenance workplan within established measurable goals, objectives, and project requirements.
Participate in and develop into a facilitator role for inter-region and inter-company meetings to share ideas and develop uniform policies and procedures.
Assist/Collaborate with other TFS Coord Sr to investigate the use of new tools and equipment that can maintain safety standards while enhancing productivity and improve existing work methods and recommend their implementation.
Maintain assigned TFS Area(s) tool budget as well as assistance in coordination of associated training related to those tools.
Develop refresher training and new equipment training with TFS personnel.
Continuously work to advocate for and improve data collection systems for assigned TFS Area(s) based on thorough understanding of those collection systems.
Travel extensively through assigned TFS Area(s) to stay current with existing work practices and field issues.
Work across assigned TFS area(s) to perform oversight on commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of Transmission and Distribution assets.
Continue to develop knowledge to become a subject matter expert on Station, P&C, Transmission Line, or stormwater issues.
Prepare cost estimates for non-routine work, special projects, equipment maintenance projects or construction projects.
Lead Coordination of securing rental equipment in assigned TFS(S) Area.
Ability to lead applicable initiatives assigned by TFS Area Supervision.
Contract Administration in assigned TFS Area(s) including Job Planning, material Procurement, Work Authorization creation, Outage Requests.
Respond to support emergency work as needed in assigned TFS Area(s).
Assist Supervision in Progression Testing for employees in assigned TFS Area(s).
Provide oversight on internal crew and external contractors in assigned area.
Provide oversight/interface on EPC work in given area.
Proficiency in rehab project selection based on existing rehab budgets, project efficiencies, and contractor selection.
Manage capital/NSW budget with local supervision.
Manage O&M budget with local supervision.
Act as TFS Progression Testing Lead.
Fills in for Exempt Supervisor as needed in assigned area.
Manage specific assignments to region (grading, vegetation removal coordination, etc.).
Develop workplan for entire assigned area.
Provide local failure project support for multiple projects (ie. storms).
Lead a committee/initiative/project.
Lead in Defective Equipment Mitigation resolution coordination.
Fills in for local STS Field Engineer as needed in assigned area.