Job Description

Job Description:

The selected candidate, for this position, is required to have an active, on-going awareness for self-management regarding job training and continuous improvement.    

Experience with process improvements, business analysis, project management and a passion for process improvements, creation of standard work and applying consistent methodologies is preferred.

Assist Transmission Field Services (TFS) management and field personnel with the interpretation and development of safe work methods and procedures, the implementation of best practices, the development of improved work methods, improved work management systems, the utilization of technology, the development of streamlined documentation and reporting, the development of IT systems that will assist TFS; and, assist with the facilitation of inter-region and inter-company information sharing meetings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed below:

1.) Review work practices for consistency and recommend the integration of uniform work practices and work procedures across Transmission field services.

2.) Assist with the development and execution of continuous improvement strategy for TFS working with various stakeholders internal and external to TFS.

3.) Assist with the facilitation of inter-region and inter-company meetings to share ideas and develop uniform policies and procedures.

4.) Investigate the use of new tools and equipment that can enhance productivity and improve existing work methods and recommend their implementation.

5.) Assist with the development of continuous improvement training with TSF personnel. 

6.) Continuously work to improve and streamline data collection systems.

7.) Become familiar with and coordinate the development of TFS IT programs and work with TFS and IT to recommend enhancements to existing programs.

8.) Travel extensively through the TFS locations to stay current with existing work practices and field issues. Ensure that AEP policies, standards, and rules of the company and regulatory agencies are adhered to by those performing maintenance and/or construction activities.

9.) Assist in the development , review, and present technical reports such as studies and analysis clearly, concisely, and effectively.

10.) Review and develop maintenance or construction plans by establishing measurable goals and objectives based upon maintenance and construction requirements.

11.) Develop knowledge to become a subject matter expert on Station, P&C, or Transmission Line process issues. 

12.)  Apply and be proficient in the use of economic analysis techniques in problem solving. 

13.) Prepare cost estimates for non-routine work, special projects, equipment maintenance projects or construction projects.

14.) Apply and be proficient in the use of economic analysis techniques in problem solving.

Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education requirements are listed below:

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related technical field and 3 years' of utility field experience
• OR high school diploma or GED and 6 years' of related utility field experience.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

Utility field experience would include Transmission or Distribution Line, Station or P&C experience; or maintenance and/or construction work/project scheduling or project controls experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Sedentary more