Trans Sys & Asset Monitoring Mgr at American Electric Power

New Albany, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Aug, 26

Salary

177503.0

Posted On

09 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Asset Health Monitoring, Data Analytics, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Real-time Response, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Performance Reporting, Capital Forecasting, Stakeholder Management, Synchrophasor Data Analysis, Power Quality Monitoring

Industry

Utilities

Description

Job Posting End Date 05-23-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary In this role, you'll provide leadership in managing and driving performance of the Transmission system. Provide both routine performance reporting, and performance analysis and insight to identify potential and necessary system or asset improvements. Oversee internal and external bench marking to ensure that performance of AEP system and asset monitoring systems is meeting established targets and is comparable or better than that of our industry peers. Develop growth strategies, programs, and capital forecasts related to system and asset condition monitoring systems, which are expected to exceed $10 Million annually . Develop long-term maintenance and renewal plans for AEP system and asset monitoring infrastructure. Oversee day-to-day operation and continued development of AEP Transmission Asset Health Center (AHC) and lead work with stakeholders across to organization to integrate the metrics generated by the AHC into capital improvement and maintenance planning processes. Develop permanent strategic relationships with other asset-owning parts of the AEP organization (Generation & Distribution in particular) to leverage the monitoring technologies AEP Transmission has deployed for the benefit of all of its customers. Support Transmission Operations and Field Services organizations in addressing real-time asset condition issues and developing appropriate action plans. Oversee day to day operation and continued development of AEP Transmission existing Synchrophasor and Power Quality data gathering infrastructure, as well as any new system or asset monitoring systems deployed in the future that require. Job Description What You'll Do: As a Monitoring Analysis and Response Center (MARC) Manager, you'll lead a 24x7 Realtime Response team responsible for proactive, analytics‑driven monitoring, analysis, and response across the electric grid. This role oversees a multidisciplinary team focused on advanced data analytics, real‑time situational awareness, and support regulatory compliance tasks, transforming large volumes of operational and monitoring data into actionable intelligence that improves system reliability, reduces risk, and strengthens compliance outcomes. The MARC Manager is accountable for delivering a centralized, scalable monitoring and response center that integrates system analytics, alarm management, and compliance guardrails to support Transmission, System Operations, Engineering, and Field partners. This role bridges real‑time operations and advanced analytics, ensuring emerging issues are identified early, escalated appropriately, and resolved efficiently, often without requiring field intervention. Direct the budgeting, planning, development, implementation, and operation of an Asset Health Center (AHC) strategy and systems to support decisions for operation, maintenance and replacement of major equipment based on condition and trends. Support region operations in applying AHC for effective condition-based maintenance programs. Direct the budgeting, planning, development, implementation, and operation of AEP Transmission Synchrophasor and Power Quality data gathering systems. Support region operations and RTO (PJM, SPP, ERCOT) requirements in using the data from these systems for operational decision making. Direct the scoping, development, implementation, and commissioning of new commercially available system and asset monitoring technologies on the AEP Transmission system, through capital programs or stand-alone projects. Provide direct support to the different regional operations and maintenance groups in identifying real-time asset condition issues and developing appropriate action plans to remediate. Direct the troubleshooting and remediation of data quality issues with deployed system and asset monitoring devices. Provide reporting on the performance of AEP system and asset monitoring systems. Provide direct guidance to other groups in the Transmission organization on monitoring package standards development. Provide lessons learned and improvement strategies for system and asset performance through root cause analysis, and event analysis processes, identifying key performance drivers. Provide leadership and oversight of system and asset data processes and tools required for performance management. Direct internal and external best practices and bench marking efforts as necessary to provide support for asset performance improvement and to support regulatory inquiries. Lead technical analysis and business case development for new programs, ventures or commercialization of the AEP Asset Health Center. What We're Looking For: Education requirements are listed below: Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical field of study. Work Experience requirement listed below: Minimum of 8 years of engineering or statistical analysis experience. Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Master's degree in Business or Engineering preferred. Other: Physical demand level is Sedentary Minimum of three years of Asset Health Prediction and analysis is preferred. Demonstrated mastery of oral and written communication appropriate to the audience, including senior leadership presentations. Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do 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: SP20-010 Compensation Range: $136,539.00 - $177,503.00 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. Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one. 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. At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We're redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We’re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.

Responsibilities

Lead the Monitoring Analysis and Response Center (MARC) and Asset Health Center (AHC) to drive transmission system performance and reliability. Oversee the deployment of monitoring technologies and integrate analytics into capital improvement and maintenance planning.