Dist Dispatcher Assc
About The Position
Responsible for assisting in the safe and reliable operation, dispatching, and restoration of facilities for the AEP Distribution System as assigned. This position is posted in a range; Pay, title and grade will be based on the qualifications of the individual selected. Successful candidate must live within 30 minutes of work location. The successful candidate must live within 30 minutes of the reporting location. Must satisfactorily complete required training and testing to progress to the next level within the Distribution Dispatcher Associate classification within 2 years and to the Distribution Dispatcher classification within 4 years or vacate the position. Promotion and/or equity adjustments within the classification will be made in salary upon successful completion of the required training and testing. Must be able to work under pressure during periods of critical system conditions and deal with diverse situations simultaneously. Critical decisions must be made affecting reliability and priority of service to customers. Failure to issue correct instructions could affect personnel safety, welfare of the general public, equipment damage, loss of revenue and adverse publicity.
Requirements
- Associate degree in electrical or electronic technology
- Bachelor of Science in any field or equivalent education and/and or experience.
- Must have the ability to distinguish colors
- Successful completion of the System Operator/Power Dispatching Selection System (SOPD II) and Support is required for this position.
- Rotating shift work required.
- Must maintain a high availability for call-out response.
- Applicants must live within or be willing to relocate to within 30 minutes of the reporting location.
- Must satisfactorily complete required training and testing to progress to the next level within the Distribution Dispatcher Associate classification within 2 years and to the Distribution Dispatcher classification within 4 years or vacate the position.
- Must be able to work under pressure during periods of critical system conditions and deal with diverse situations simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- A review of Employment Testing Information, Test-Taking Tips, and the SOPD Practice Tests may be helpful.
Responsibilities
- Promote and enforce the Company's Safety and Health programs.
- Be knowledgeable and adhere to written company and department policy and procedures.
- Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy
- Effectively operate company communication equipment.
- Track crew locations and ongoing work on the distribution system.
- Dispatch service personnel to respond to outage and emergency situations.
- Authorize the energizing and restoration of distribution facilities.
- Maintain accurate outage records.
- Maintain accurate records of abnormal and defective equipment for distribution facilities.
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
