Distribution System Supervisor

American Electric Power•Seaman, OH

About The Position

Supervise the construction, maintenance, and operation of the distribution system to provide safe, timely, and reliable service to customers within capital and operation and maintenance budgets. Provide service restoration efforts when necessary. The role provides leadership and direction for a safe work environment and distribution system, supports employee training and performance, oversees resources and budgets, and ensures distribution activities meet applicable design standards, regulatory requirements, and customer needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED); acceptable alternatives are a bachelor's degree and 3 years of distribution operations and/or utility experience, or an associate's degree and 5 years of distribution operations and/or utility experience.
Minimum of 7 years' experience in distribution, construction, maintenance, and/or operations, unless using an education and experience alternative listed in the posting.
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.
Ability to occasionally work in inclement weather and on uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

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

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 operations within appropriate design standards and regulatory and customer requirements.
Ensure employees are trained, knowledgeable, enabled, and focused on company success.
Supervise resources within assigned budgets.
Supervise resources to provide safe and timely service restoration during outages.
Coordinate and monitor the 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 for 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 of responsibility.