American Electric Power

Maintenance Manager - Electrical

Bridgman, MI Full time

Job Posting End Date

05-04-2026

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

Job Summary

Develop and manage the implementation of plant maintenance plans to effectively execute all maintenance and maintenance-related activities of the Cook Nuclear Plant within one or more discipline to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations. Disciplines include, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, construction, reactor services, buildings and grounds, and WIN.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

  • Define maintenance objectives and organization to achieve corporate and plant performance objectives.
  • Manage programs to promote industrial safety practices and training.
  • Establish programs to ensure maintenance is performed according to applicable AEP nuclear generation group policies; plant licenses requirements; applicable manufacturer's recommendations; industry codes and standards; plant procedures; and all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Plan and direct benchmarking effort to identify best practices, highlight performance gaps, and identify areas of improvements and execution plans.
  • Control costs and increase work efficiency.
  • Provide effective maintenance plans and expertise to support plant refueling and forced outages.
  • Own the training program for the discipline-specific department.
  • Support and participate in the Emergency Plan Organization and Corrective Action Program activities as assigned, and in accordance with procedures and policies applicable for the assigned role.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, related science, or equivalent in technical school.

Work Experience:

  • Eight years' nuclear experience, with five as a Senior trade directly related to the specific discipline supervised (e.g., Mechanic, Electrician, Welder, I&C Technician) or a relevant combination of experience, education, and/or training which would include OPS SRO background.

Other Requirements:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Broad knowledge of nuclear standards, policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Will perform walk downs in plant environment, which will include exposure to heat, cold, noise, and radiation.

Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

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:

SP20-010

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.  

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