Dist Dispatcher Assc

American Electric Power•Corpus Christi, TX

4d•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. Pay, title, and grade will be based on the qualifications of the individual selected. The successful candidate must live within 30 minutes of the work location or be willing to relocate within that distance because of call-out responsibilities. Rotating shift work is required, and the employee must maintain high availability for call-out response. The employee must satisfactorily complete required training and testing to progress to the next level within the Distribution Dispatcher Associate classification within two years and to the Distribution Dispatcher classification within four years, or vacate the position. Promotion and/or equity adjustments within the classification will be made in salary upon successful completion of required training and testing. The position requires working under pressure during critical system conditions and handling diverse situations simultaneously. Critical decisions affect system reliability and customer service priorities. Incorrect instructions could affect personnel safety, public welfare, equipment, revenue, and the company’s public reputation. The stated salary range is $63,496–$80,000; compensation data lists a range of $63,496–$79,369. The physical demand level is sedentary. AEP describes its benefits package as comprehensive and intended to support employee well-being.

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical or electronic technology, or a Bachelor of Science in any field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Successful completion of the System Operator/Power Dispatching Selection System (SOPD II) and Support is required.
Satisfactorily complete required training and testing to advance within the Distribution Dispatcher Associate classification within two years and to the Distribution Dispatcher classification within four years, or vacate the position.
Ability to work under pressure during critical system conditions and deal with diverse situations simultaneously.
Must live within 30 minutes of the reporting location or be willing to relocate within that distance.
Must maintain high availability for call-out response.

Responsibilities

Promote and enforce the Company's Safety and Health programs.
Know and adhere to written company and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrate high ethical standards 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 outages and emergencies.
Authorize the energizing and restoration of distribution facilities.
Maintain accurate outage records.
Maintain accurate records of abnormal and defective equipment for distribution facilities.