American Electric Power

Job Posting End Date

05-20-2025

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

Job Summary

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

Are you a skilled and motivated Monitoring & Diagnostic Analyst seeking a new opportunity? Join our team now!

Job Description

What you’ll do:

The Monitoring & Diagnostic Analyst is responsible for providing advanced condition monitoring and analysis of data important to the safe, reliable and efficient operation of critical power plant systems, components and processes. The M&D Center will use advanced pattern recognition software to identify and analyze potential failures and degradation anomalies. The Analyst duties include accessing, trending, monitoring and analyzing data from the data historian and the Advanced Pattern Recognition (APR) software. Report findings to plant management teams and develop positive working relationships to discuss findings and resolutions. The Analyst will assist power plant operators in identifying problems and offer possible solutions to operating problems.

• Analyze current and historic generating unit operating conditions and diagnose anomalous data to determine cause/failure.
• Develop, deploy, monitor and refine effective on-line performance and condition assessment models used to monitor plant equipment and systems.
• Report findings as required to plant management and operations teams.
• Maintain documentation for the M&D center activities, plant meetings and findings.
• Establish positive working relationships and effectively communicate with plant management and employees, engineers, subject matter experts and vendors concerning model alarms and operation and maintenance repairs, replacement, modification and improvements.
• Assist power plant operators in identifying plant or equipment anomalies that may cause equipment or unit outages. Assist operators by developing alternative solutions and determining the best solution for the plant/ system based on available information.
• Analyze like-unit comparisons, identify and communicate best practices, apply lessons learned across the fleet and ensure consistency to improve processes and reduce repeat failures. Partner with plant reliability-based maintenance and Operations Excellence Champions to recognize possible equipment issues and resolutions.
• Work with the APR software to develop a working knowledge of current unit configurations as well as future changes to unit configurations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable operating instructions, operating procedures and circular letters.
• Maintain a working knowledge of plant heat balance systems and the effect of unbalances on operating efficiency.
• Attend interest group meetings such as EPRI Fleet-wide On-line monitoring Interest Group and the Instep Users Group to stay abreast of changes in technology.

What we’re looking for and what you’ll get:

M & D Analyst (Grade 7 $85,081-106,353)

Education requirements:

• Associate degree in technical field or equivalent power plant operations experience.

Work Experience requirement:

• Through knowledge and experience (eight years or more) in power plant operations including super critical, drum or combined cycle. Good understanding of power plant processes, equipment and systems is required.
• Two years of experience with data historian. Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing and coordinating multiple work activities at the same time. Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve problems. Knowledgeable of power plant policies, practices and procedures.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and other software applications.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and developed positive working relationships with Plant Management Teams and Operators.

M & D Analyst (Grade 8 $ 96,110-124,940)

Education requirements:

• Associate degree in technical field or equivalent power plant operations experience.

Work Experience requirement:

• Thorough knowledge and experience (nine years or more) in power plant operations including super critical, drum, or combined cycle. Two years of experience with data historian.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates will work onsite at an AEP location.
• Vibration Analysis experience highly preferred.
• Prism Software knowledge and experience helpful
• Power plant operations experience preferred.
• Wind operations experience preferred.
• Travel including overnight is expected 10% of the time.
• Physical demand level is Sedentary Steam Engineer License preferred.
• Review alarms during nonstandard work hours as appropriate.

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:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD

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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