Production Associate Jobs in West Virginia

Job Posting End Date

06-25-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Supervise the work of other employees in executing plant operation responsibilities to achieve efficient, safe, and reliable operation of the plant and its equipment through leading operations staff. Monitor operations crews costs and identify reasons for, and mitigate variances.

Job Description

What you'll do:

• Maintain and ensure safe working conditions, use of proper tools and equipment, and protective clothing & devices. This includes housekeeping activities, participation in accident investigations and the use of root cause analysis or other methods in order to maintain a safe work environment.
• Oversee and supervise safety training of assigned employees. Assist in developing long and short range plans for maintenance, capital improvement availability and staffing.
• Participate in the development of plant O&M, capital forecast and tracking and controlling of expenditures to meet approved budgets. Maintain awareness of plant operations in order to maintain optimum economy in the operation of the plant.
• Record and track discrepancies or errors, coordinate with others, make recommendations to correct and improve conditions. Take immediate necessary actions in case of emergency.
• Formulate and execute action required to resolve immediate equipment problems in a safe and cost effective manner.
• Conduct equipment inspections and the checking of protective devices to assure safe and continuous operation of the generating units.
• Test plant equipment to determine the operating condition of equipment and seek improvements or corrective actions. Oversee the analysis of control systems; recommend/make proper adjustments of systems to improve and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
• Develop, maintain and enforce safe working conditions by providing proper and adequate tools, equipment, protective clothing and devices.
• Establish and enforce safety 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.
• This position may be required to participate in the site fire brigade. This requirement is plant site specific.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of power plant experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience;
• OR Associate's degree and 8 years power plant experience to include 3 years in supervision;
• OR high school diploma/GED and 10 years of power plant experience with 3 years of supervisory experience.

What you'll get:

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: L – Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

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.