Financial Analyst (Former Employee), Columbus, OH – May 10, 2013
AEP is one of the largest energy utilities in the United States with annual revenue over $15 billion. I worked in the Commercial Operations department where we bid our assets into the market and bought and sold energy commodities.
Pros: training opportunities to build your career to the next level
American Electric Power provided a flexible work environment. The benefits were above average and I have learned to become a better leader due to their mentoring leadership and training opportunities. Most recent management provided a learning opportunity and projects where I could expand my skillset. I purely enjoyed working for this organization; – more... the networking, ability to build trusting relationships, and flexibility are excellent. – less
Manager of Policy Communications (Former Employee), Columbus, OH – April 11, 2013
Current management is going backward in culture. Despite their assertions, they are not inclusive. Management is becoming more like the "old boys" club that existed years ago.
Pros: safety bbq's, recognition of employees for job well done.
Very Safety orientated company with Safety being one of the top priorities. Great benefits, great working relations all of the employees working there. Diverse company with equal opportunities for all. Opportunities for advancement. Over all a great place to work for.
IT Command Center - Network Operations (Former Employee), Columbus, OH – March 11, 2013
Work closely with IT field operations supervisors and technicians to report issues on the network, equipment, and SCADA devices. Worked all aspects of the Data Center, Server Installs, Cable Management, Networking
Safety oriented, good to employees, excellent benefits
Cheylan, West Virginia Equipment Operator (Former Employee), Cheylan, WV – March 6, 2013
Pros: benfits, pay, the people, the culture, the safety consciousness of the company as a whole.
Cons: there wasnt any.
Management is clear and precise in objectives. There to help you learn and grow as an employee. Co-workers are very friendly and willing to help. Very rewarding work. Best part of the job is the people. Hardest part of job is leaving for the day.
NA (Former Employee), COLUMBUS, OHIO – March 3, 2013
The entire company is awful, they will keep you employeed as a contractor for ever. The management sucks because nobody knows what they are doing. They also have a contracting company called Easi which is a company i dont recommend working for either because they lie alot. I HONESTLY DO NOT RECOMMEND EITHER COMPANY AS A PLACE TO WORK.
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GREAT COMPANY TO WORK FOR- 5 STARS IN ALL
Sr. Trend Analyst/Corrective Action Specialist (Former Employee), COLS, OH AND BRIDGMAN, MI – February 24, 2013
AEP HAS SEVERAL HYDRO, FOSSILS AND ONE NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS. THEY HAVE EXCELLENT HEALTH AND 401 K BENEFITS
IT IS GREAT ORGANIZATION TO WORK FOR AND THEY GIVE GREAT BONUSES AT THE NUCLEAR PLANT..
Administrative Associate (Former Employee), Columbus, Ohio – February 17, 2013
Pros: bonuses
Cons: management
On a typical day, I support upper management and employees with questions and issues that arise, provide on-boarding service to new contractors and employees, other administrative tasks, and budget reconciliation.
CDL Driver (Former Employee), Clearwater, FL – February 4, 2013
Pros: free gas card weekly pay
Cons: major overtime
-[Only driver/courier to log 7,000 miles with no accidents or violations.] -[Served as liaison and helped develop delivery schedule with new overnight service company located at airport.] -[Initiated “orange cone” system, which reduced backing accidents in courier group and earned company safety award.] - Pick and Load telephone poles to be set in location – more... at commercial home communities being built. – less
AEP is finding itself in a difficult environment. As an electric provider that is largely based on burning coal, AEP is finding it challenging to compete with providers based on burning gas and'or utilizing nuclear.
Therefor AEP is cutting costs by reducing staff and eliminating benefits.
