272 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ENERGY, ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING Hailing from over 30 years of experience in the field of engineering, Steven J. Frank has distinguished himself through his role at American Electric Power Company Inc. (AEP). As a principal engineer, he works diligently to provide solutions and recommendations for various diagnostic issues, mostly pertaining to power plant systems, predictive maintenance and mechanical equipment. Bearing a wealth of expertise in the best principles of equipment reliability, motor diagnostics and laser ablation techniques, he also ensures the safety of employees under his oversight. A highly skilled professional who takes pride in the work he has done at numerous power plants, Mr. Frank has garnered recognition as a subject matter expert in his field, providing guidance to other professionals in need of advice. In addition to his own responsibilities, he is actively involved in training and certifying other employees, particularly in the areas of database management and other in-house systems. Prior to beginning his professional journey, Mr. Frank studied mechanical and thermal engineering at Ohio University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1990. In the years following, he earned certification as a vibration analyst from the Vibration Institute and as a professional engineer in the states of West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. Mr. Frank has also been licensed in thermography by the Electric Power Research Institute. Mr. Frank initially joined AEP as an engineer at the Gavin Power Plant in Cheshire, Ohio. Since 1990, he has advanced through various positions within the business, including as a nuclear power plant engineer, senior engineer for the Predictive Maintenance Group, and senior engineer at the Kanawha River Power Plant in Glasgow, West Virginia. In accounting for his success, Mr. Frank credits his unique personal traits, such as his willingness to take risks, as well as his unwavering persistence in the pursuit of his goals. Looking ahead, he hopes to witness the continued evolution of the laser programs at AEP. Millennium Magazine Featured Listee STEVEN J. FRANK PRINCIPAL ENGINEER American Electric Power Company Inc. Charleston, WV
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