TFS Asset Analyst (Associate to Sr)

What You'll Do

• With instruction and limited supervision, the Associate level in this job family may be requested to perform any of the following:
• With limited supervision and oversight, perform project print review at the beginning of a capital project to examine all relevant prints (one-lines, schematics, bills of material, equipment manufacturer drawings, etc.) in order to accurately identify and gather information about Transmission assets intended for commissioning on the project.
• Assist in reviewing drawings with field changes at the end of a capital project, to understand any changes that were made, and to ensure that they are correctly documented in our asset management database, IPS.
• Coordinate elements of print management as requested, such as by monitoring our print platform (DSTrack) and following up on overdue records that have not been submitted.
• As requested, support creation of the location hierarchy, addition of new capital assets, and population of asset attributes into IPS, based on information found in technical drawings and project scopes.
• Support managing asset entry lifecycle using Data Tracker database.
• Review the assignment of Commissioning Actions in IPS to the newly created assets and make corrections/additions/deletions as needed.
• Review IPS Audit Trail of asset attributes for accuracy, and with direct supervision, resolve errors as necessary.
• Develop skills to be able to provide a specialized level of process support including response to questions from the field, problem diagnosis and research, troubleshooting, tracking and resolution.
• Assist in coordinating the configuration and release of the substation Capital Commissioning Checklists for specific jobs.
• Assist in the development of process improvements and documentation regarding the Capital Commissioning Checklist creation, and initial IPS data entry.
• Support asset-level management of IPS data by updating asset attributes for new capital assets, processing testing documentation, updating asset statuses after in-servicing, and other associated items as needed.
• With limited supervision, develop the skills to perform quality assurance of Transmission Field Services data by routine checks of accuracy of asset attribute data, correction of discrepancies, assistance with CICO requests (AEP’s proprietary Check-in Check-out app), and updating GPS and address information in IPS.
• Assist in the coordination of reporting and monitoring activities directly with field teams, such as by utilizing TFS' metric platform, PowerBI, to report on overdue settings, overdue commissioning actions, and others.
• What We Are Looking For:
• Education requirements:
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of data/record management experience; or
• an Associate's Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields.
• Work Experience:
• Proficient in MS Excel, Visio and Outlook and data entry.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Other Requirements:
• Physical demand level is Sedentary. Travel may be required.
• 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.
• 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!