American Electric Power

General Chemistry Supervisor

Bridgman, MI Full time

Job Posting End Date

02-27-2026

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

Job Summary

Manage the Primary, Secondary and Balance of Plant/Closed Loop Cooling chemistry programs and Environmental programs (Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program, Groundwater, Discharge permits, Offsite Dose/Effluents) to ensure proper system operation. Responsible for the oversight of assigned Chemists and Environmental Specialists & Technicians to ensure work requirements are met.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

  • Supervise the training of new chemical technicians to ensure personnel are properly skilled in the required plant procedures an analysis.
  • Provide a qualification/re-qualification program, including direct instruction and rotation of on-the-job training assignments, that ensures the technical competence of all chemical technicians.
  • Schedule work assignments for the technician work force to ensure adequate resources are present to handle work requirements.
  • Schedule work rotation and coordinate vacations, illness and routine requirements to ensure the station work force is adequate and the plant overtime policy is administered effectively.
  • Review analytical data submitted by technicians to ensure accuracy and completeness and take required actions for correction of data discrepancies.
  • Provide a review of plant system operations with respect to analytical data obtained and work with other departments, sections to get actions taken to improve plant chemistry

What We're Looking For:

 Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field and 5 years' relevant job experience
  • OR Associate's degree chemistry, chemical engineering or related field and 7 years' relevant job experience
  • OR High School diploma or GED and 9 years' relevant job experience. 

Other Requirements:

  • Remain knowledgeable of and have experience in complying with state and federal regulations as they apply to chemistry.
  • Manage, implement and adhere to all radiological control work practices and contamination control program requirements, including identification and correction of improper contamination control practices, and tracking and trending data to identify recurring problems in order to implement corrective action.

Physical Demands:

  • May involve work in plant environment which may include exposure to heat, cold, noise, and radiation exposure.
  • Able to work flexible hours/shifts.
  • May require work in various kinds of weather conditions.

What You'll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

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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