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04-08-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible for advising and assisting management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event policies and procedures, including public safety matters. Responsible to disseminate safety and health information throughout their areas of responsibility, for coordinating the implementation of safety and health programs for use, for conducting safety and health observations and visitations, and for rendering guidance on safety and accident prevention to other members of management.
Job Description
The successful candidate must live within 45 minutes of the Huntington, Teays Valley or Logan Service Centers.
Safety & Health Coord (SP20-06):
What you’ll do:
Essential Job Functions & Tasks
- Instruct, advise, and assist management and personnel to carry out the Company's safety and health, public safety, S&H event prevention programs and policies and procedures.
- Prepare, advise and deliver programs and materials for S&H meetings and conferences.
- Conduct observations of AEP personnel, tools, equipment, and work practices to assure that safe and proper procedures are being observed.
- Advise and assist in S&H event analysis and serve as a resource to the event analysis committee.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations.
- Review and assist as needed with the location's efforts to inspect contractors' adherence to safety & health regulations.
- Assist the Safety and Health Manager and/or the Corporate Safety Staff when requested on special assignments that involve or have Company-wide ramifications.
- Promote and enforce the Company's S&H event Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
What we’re looking for:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene/health, or relevant field; OR Associate degree in relevant field with two years’ experience in related electric utility field operations experience; OR High School diploma/GED with four years in related electric utility field operations experience.
Experience:
- In addition to education requirement: 4 years experience in S&H or electric utility operations experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver's License
Other preferences:
- Proficient oral and written skills.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Position involves daily travel and occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence.
What you’ll get:
Base Salary from $74,551-$93,188
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!
Safety & Health Coord Sr (SP20-07):
What you’ll do:
Essential Job Functions & Tasks
- Instruct, advise, and assist management and personnel to carry out the Company's safety and health, public safety, S&H event prevention programs and policies and procedures.
- Prepare, advise and deliver programs and materials for S&H meetings and conferences.
- Conduct observations of AEP personnel, tools, equipment, and work practices to assure that safe and proper procedures are being observed.
- Advise and assist in S&H event analysis and serve as a resource to the event analysis committee.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations.
- Review and assist as needed with the location's efforts to inspect contractors' adherence to safety & health regulations.
- Assist the Safety and Health Manager and/or the Corporate Safety Staff when requested on special assignments that involve or have Company-wide ramifications.
- Promote and enforce the Company's S&H event Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
What we’re looking for:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene/health, or relevant field; OR Associate degree in relevant field with two years’ experience in related electric utility field operations experience; OR High School diploma/GED with four years in related electric utility field operations experience.
Experience:
- In addition to education requirement: 4 years experience in S&H or electric utility operations experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver's License
Other preferences:
- Proficient oral and written skills.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Position involves daily travel and occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence.
Salary: $87,633-$109,544
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:
SP20-006
Compensation Range:
$74,551.00 - $109,543.00
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.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
04-08-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible for advising and assisting management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event policies and procedures, including public safety matters. Responsible to disseminate safety and health information throughout their areas of responsibility, for coordinating the implementation of safety and health programs for use, for conducting safety and health observations and visitations, and for rendering guidance on safety and accident prevention to other members of management.
Job Description
The successful candidate must live within 45 minutes of the Huntington, Teays Valley or Logan Service Centers.
Safety & Health Coord (SP20-06):
What you’ll do:
Essential Job Functions & Tasks
- Instruct, advise, and assist management and personnel to carry out the Company's safety and health, public safety, S&H event prevention programs and policies and procedures.
- Prepare, advise and deliver programs and materials for S&H meetings and conferences.
- Conduct observations of AEP personnel, tools, equipment, and work practices to assure that safe and proper procedures are being observed.
- Advise and assist in S&H event analysis and serve as a resource to the event analysis committee.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations.
- Review and assist as needed with the location's efforts to inspect contractors' adherence to safety & health regulations.
- Assist the Safety and Health Manager and/or the Corporate Safety Staff when requested on special assignments that involve or have Company-wide ramifications.
- Promote and enforce the Company's S&H event Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
What we’re looking for:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene/health, or relevant field; OR Associate degree in relevant field with two years’ experience in related electric utility field operations experience; OR High School diploma/GED with four years in related electric utility field operations experience.
Experience:
- In addition to education requirement: 4 years experience in S&H or electric utility operations experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver's License
Other preferences:
- Proficient oral and written skills.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Position involves daily travel and occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence.
What you’ll get:
Base Salary from $74,551-$93,188
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!
Safety & Health Coord Sr (SP20-07):
What you’ll do:
Essential Job Functions & Tasks
- Instruct, advise, and assist management and personnel to carry out the Company's safety and health, public safety, S&H event prevention programs and policies and procedures.
- Prepare, advise and deliver programs and materials for S&H meetings and conferences.
- Conduct observations of AEP personnel, tools, equipment, and work practices to assure that safe and proper procedures are being observed.
- Advise and assist in S&H event analysis and serve as a resource to the event analysis committee.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations.
- Review and assist as needed with the location's efforts to inspect contractors' adherence to safety & health regulations.
- Assist the Safety and Health Manager and/or the Corporate Safety Staff when requested on special assignments that involve or have Company-wide ramifications.
- Promote and enforce the Company's S&H event Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
What we’re looking for:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in safety, health, industrial hygiene/health, or relevant field; OR Associate degree in relevant field with two years’ experience in related electric utility field operations experience; OR High School diploma/GED with four years in related electric utility field operations experience.
Experience:
- In addition to education requirement: 4 years experience in S&H or electric utility operations experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver's License
Other preferences:
- Proficient oral and written skills.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Position involves daily travel and occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence.
Salary: $87,633-$109,544
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:
SP20-006
Compensation Range:
$74,551.00 - $109,543.00
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.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in American Electric Power Green Card Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA
Target engineering and technical roles first
American Electric Power's Green Card sponsorship is concentrated in specialty occupation roles like electrical engineering, power systems, and grid operations. These departments have the clearest pathway to permanent residency, so prioritize applications there over general corporate functions.
Understand the PERM labor certification process
Green Card sponsorship at American Electric Power typically starts with PERM, where the company must demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Getting hired into a role with a clearly defined degree requirement strengthens the foundation for that process significantly.
Ask about sponsorship policy during the offer stage
American Electric Power recruiters expect Green Card questions from international candidates. Raise sponsorship directly once you have a verbal offer, not during early screening. Asking too early can flag you as a flight risk before they've committed to hiring you.
Align your background with energy sector priorities
AEP operates large-scale transmission and distribution infrastructure. Candidates with experience in power generation, renewable integration, or grid reliability are well-positioned, as these skill gaps make Green Card sponsorship easier to justify internally and through the PERM process.
Use Migrate Mate to verify sponsorship history
Before applying, confirm AEP's Green Card track record using a tool that surfaces verified sponsors. Migrate Mate filters jobs by real sponsorship history so you're not guessing which roles at American Electric Power have genuine pathways to permanent residency.
Plan for a multi-year timeline from hire to Green Card
Green Card sponsorship at American Electric Power involves PERM labor certification, I-140 petition filing, and priority date waiting periods depending on your country of birth. Starting on H-1B or TN status with a clear sponsorship conversation early helps you plan around those timelines.
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Does American Electric Power sponsor Green Card visas?
Yes, American Electric Power sponsors Green Card visas for qualifying employees. Sponsorship is most consistent in engineering and technical disciplines tied to its core energy infrastructure business. The company has maintained an ongoing Green Card program, making it a realistic target for skilled workers pursuing permanent U.S. residency through employer sponsorship.
Which roles and departments at American Electric Power are most likely to receive Green Card sponsorship?
Electrical engineering, power systems engineering, grid operations, and IT infrastructure roles are the most common Green Card sponsorship candidates at American Electric Power. Roles requiring specialized degrees in engineering or computer science align well with PERM requirements, making it easier for AEP to complete the labor certification process for those positions.
How do I navigate the Green Card application process at American Electric Power?
The process typically starts with PERM labor certification, where AEP's immigration team works with outside counsel to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for your role. After PERM approval, they file an I-140 immigrant petition. Your priority date and country of birth then determine how long you wait before filing for adjustment of status.
How long does Green Card sponsorship take at American Electric Power?
From hire to Green Card approval, expect a multi-year timeline. PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year depending on audit risk and DOL processing. If you were born in India or China, priority date backlogs can extend the total wait significantly beyond that. Starting the conversation with HR early helps you plan realistically.
How do I find open Green Card sponsorship jobs at American Electric Power?
Search directly on AEP's careers site and filter for engineering and technical roles, which carry the strongest sponsorship history. Migrate Mate is also worth using, as it surfaces verified Green Card sponsors and lets you filter by company and visa type, so you can identify AEP roles with a documented sponsorship track record rather than relying on job descriptions alone.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card sponsorship at American Electric Power?
Employers sponsoring a Green Card through the PERM labor certification process must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role. The Department of Labor determines this rate based on the specific job title, location, and experience level. The prevailing wage is locked in during the PERM filing and applies through the entire Green Card process. You can look up current rates using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.
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