Dist Dispatcher Assc

American Electric Power•Corpus Christi, TX

2d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical or electronic technology
Bachelor of Science in any field or equivalent education 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.
Critical decisions must be made affecting reliability and priority of service to customers.

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.