Distribution System Supervisor

American Electric Power•Seaman, OH
•$116,255 - $151,133

About The Position

The Distribution System Supervisor oversees construction, maintenance, and operation of the distribution system to provide customers with safe, timely, and reliable service within capital and operating and maintenance budgets. The role also leads service restoration efforts when needed. The supervisor promotes a safe work environment and distribution system, supports employee readiness and performance, manages resources and assets, and ensures compliance with appropriate design standards, regulatory requirements, and customer needs. The position includes personnel administration and responsibility for carrying out the Company's Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action programs within the assigned area.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).
  • At least 7 years of experience in distribution, construction, maintenance, and/or operations.
  • Thorough knowledge of distribution systems.
  • Acceptable written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to travel to various locations for extended periods of 1–5 days during the week.
  • Ability to see information on a computer screen and use a computer keyboard.
  • Ability to hear spoken words via telephone, cell phone, or during individual or group meetings.

Nice To Haves

  • Two years of supervisory experience in distribution activities or equivalent experience.
  • Commercial Driver’s License for emergency situations such as major storms and restoration activities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction to maintain a safe work environment and safe distribution system for employees and the public.
  • Promote and enforce adherence to the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs to safeguard employees, the public, and Company property.
  • Supervise resources and assets to meet business unit and corporate goals.
  • Supervise distribution system construction, maintenance, and operation within appropriate design standards and regulatory and customer requirements.
  • Ensure employees are well trained, knowledgeable, enabled, and focused on company success.
  • Supervise resources within assigned budgets.
  • Direct resources to provide safe and timely service restoration during outages.
  • Coordinate and monitor acquisition, cost, use, and maintenance of tools, vehicles, and equipment.
  • Administer job performance review and merit salary programs, the Management Information and Policy Manual, and employee handbooks and supplements related to assigned personnel.
  • Recommend promotion, demotion, selection, discipline, and dismissal of assigned personnel.
  • Carry out the Company's Equal Employment Opportunity program, including Affirmative Action obligations, within the assigned area.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package intended to support and enhance employee well-being.
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