Distribution Line Coordinator - Sr.

American Electric Power • Pikeville, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the planning, scheduling and execution of all engineered and non-engineered jobs for the distribution line and service work force. The job will combine the available personnel and equipment resources to assure that the jobs are completed in a timely, efficient manner. Dist Line Coord (SP20-06) What You'll Do: Investigate damage complaints and prepare reports detailing findings and make recommendations to resolve complaints. The damage complaints may include but not be limited to: service quality, high or low voltage, landscape damage caused by company equipment or personnel, etc. Assist with pre checking jobs, customer contacts, work with stores, distribution crews and applicable supervision to secure and provide the necessary tools and equipment for the crew personnel. Support technical training needs when requested and coordinate training with technical trainers if needed. Conduct distribution line training as needed. Inspect and test distribution line tools and equipment. Promote and enforce the Company's Accident Prevention, Safety and Health Programs, and assist line crews on jobs as required for work area protection and ground worker assistance. Support service restoration activities and assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned. What We're Looking For: Education requirements are listed below: High School Diploma or GED. Work Experience requirement listed below: Minimum of 5 years' experience in distribution line or distribution engineering, or equivalent related experience, including good working knowledge of distribution operations activities. Dist Line Coord Sr. (SP20-07) What You'll Do: Develop work plans which involves field checking jobs for all jobs assigned to the line and service personnel for construction, maintenance and operation of the distribution system. Interface with customers and expedite work as necessary to meet schedules. Interface with engineering, stores, and meter to assure a smooth work flow between all departments. Schedule and assist with other job related functions such as training and meetings. Coordinate planned outages and service restoration activities. Fill in for the Distribution System Supervisor as necessary during their absence. Support and carry out the company's safety program. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in distribution line or distribution engineering, or equivalent related experience, including good working knowledge of distribution operations activities.
• Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to deal with internal and external customers in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Investigate damage complaints and prepare reports detailing findings and make recommendations to resolve complaints.
• Assist with pre checking jobs, customer contacts, work with stores, distribution crews and applicable supervision to secure and provide the necessary tools and equipment for the crew personnel.
• Support technical training needs when requested and coordinate training with technical trainers if needed.
• Conduct distribution line training as needed.
• Inspect and test distribution line tools and equipment.
• Promote and enforce the Company's Accident Prevention, Safety and Health Programs, and assist line crews on jobs as required for work area protection and ground worker assistance.
• Support service restoration activities and assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Develop work plans which involves field checking jobs for all jobs assigned to the line and service personnel for construction, maintenance and operation of the distribution system.
• Interface with customers and expedite work as necessary to meet schedules.
• Interface with engineering, stores, and meter to assure a smooth work flow between all departments.
• Schedule and assist with other job related functions such as training and meetings.
• Coordinate planned outages and service restoration activities.
• Fill in for the Distribution System Supervisor as necessary during their absence.
• Support and carry out the company's safety program.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees