Electric System Operator

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a single position posted at multiple levels. The description below is based on Electrical System Operator level. Additional skills and experience required for other levels. Successful candidate will be offered the level commensurate with skills and experience. Responsible to safely dispatch customer outages to multiple field personnel, including analyzing outage data and accurately documenting the restoration process.

Requirements

Previous experience as an Electric System Operator or Distribution Dispatcher Sr. as defined in AEP's Distribution Dispatch Development Program.
Successful completion of the System Operations/Power Dispatch (SOPD) test.
Good safety record and knowledge of electrical safety procedures and AEP's Accident Prevention Manual.
A work history that demonstrates dependability and responsiveness to business needs.
An excellent attendance record.
Satisfactory hearing and the ability to identify line colors.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others and be a team player.
Must have computer literacy skills and the ability to learn new computer programs.
An attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Relocation assistance may be available for right candidate

Responsibilities

Prioritize routine and emergency work to meet the needs of our internal and external customers.
Clearly and precisely communicate verbal instructions using radio and telephone systems, as well as provide clear written communications through various applications.
Update and maintain paper or electronic mapping systems.
Provide training and leadership to dispatchers in lower grade levels.
Responsible for producing and issuing switching orders for routine and emergency work involving distribution substations or lines.
Operate Scada during routine and emergency switching procedures.
Responsible to write operational procedures for switching substation and distribution feeders.
Interface with transmission operations.
Provide a leadership role in substation and distribution feeder outage recovery.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Be able to quickly respond for emergency overtime.
Participate and assist in planning team safety meetings.
Foster and maintain a positive work culture.