Job Description

Job Posting End Date

04-09-2026

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

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.

What you'll do:

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 the importance of a safe work environment on a daily basis. 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 work flow 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 insure 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 and Work requirements are listed below:

• Bachelor's + 6 yrs power plant experience OR

• Associate's + 8 yrs power plant experience; OR

• High school diploma/GED + 10 yrs power plant experience; must have a minimum of 3 yrs supervisory experience.

Other Requirements:

Physical demand level is Sedentary

Where you'll work:

Flint Creek Powerplant in Gentry, AR

What you'll get:

Base Salary from $116,255.00-$151,132.00/year. 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.

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

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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