Cayti Burch
About Cayti Burch
Cayti Burch is a Senior Engineer Technologist at American Electric Power, where she has worked since 2007. She is dedicated to promoting engineering careers among young women and actively supports STEM education through her volunteer work.
Work at American Electric Power
Cayti Burch has been employed at American Electric Power (AEP) as an Engineer Technologist Senior since 2007. In this role, she supports PSO power plants in Oklahoma, utilizing her expertise in plant information systems and conducting boiler and pressure vessel inspections. Burch also serves as the AEP Dive Contact for commercial diving operations and acts as the Radiation Safety Officer at AEP PSO. Her responsibilities include teaching new users and creating Processbooks for OSIsoft PI in power plants.
Education and Expertise
Cayti Burch has a diverse educational background. She studied Mechanical Engineering Technology at Oklahoma State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1996 to 2003. Prior to that, she attended Tulsa Community College, focusing on Accounting, Pre-Engineering, and Math, achieving an Associate of Science degree over a 14-year period from 1998 to 2012. Burch also has experience in Music Therapy and Music, having studied at Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Blinn College, respectively.
Background
Cayti Burch began her career with an internship at BP Amoco, where she worked from 2000 to 2003. Her early education included studies at CHS and a focus on various subjects, including Music and Pre-Engineering. Burch's commitment to education and technical fields is evident in her volunteer work at Peters Elementary, where she promotes STEM education through the Robotics Club.
Achievements
In recognition of her outreach activities, Cayti Burch received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Tulsa Community College in 2008. Her passion for encouraging young women to pursue engineering and technical careers reflects her commitment to fostering diversity in the field.