Director of Distribution Region Operations

American Electric Power; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Long Term Incentive

401K

AEP Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

American Electric Power in Ohio seeks a Director of Distribution Region Operations to oversee design, construction, operation, maintenance and emergency restoration of the distribution system, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance with standards and laws. This role manages assets across an OPCo, with responsibility for large customer premises functions.

The position requires 5+ years supervisory experience and strong cross-department collaboration, with a focus on customer satisfaction and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred with minimum 10 years in distribution operations.
• Associates degree with minimum 12 years of experience in distribution operations or related experience.
• High school diploma/GED with 14+ years of experience in distribution systems operations or related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in supervisory/management positions.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce Company safety practices to safeguard employees, the general public and Company property.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct activities within the operating company to provide efficient, timely and economical construction, operation and maintenance of distribution assets.
• Develop tactical plans and budgets to accomplish work plans as defined in conjunction with the asset management strategies of the Company.
• Confer and work closely with other departments on shared roles and responsibilities to ensure success in shared performance goals.
• Maintain superior customer satisfaction with Company distribution services through the development of efficient services provided through tactful, courteous and customer sensitive employees.
• Oversee the development of distribution's annual tactical plan for the operating company to ensure that performance goals are achieved.
• Carry out within the assigned area of responsibility the Company's program of Equal Employment Opportunity, including its Affiantive Action obligations.
• Administer the Company's Performance Management Review and Merit Salary programs, Management Information and Policy Manual, Labor agreements, Employee Handbooks, and supplements related to assigned personnel.
• Recommend the promotion, demotion, selection, discipline and dismissal of assigned personnel.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance policy.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety leadership

Operations management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associates degree + 12 years experience

High school diploma/GED + 14+ years experience

Job description

Job Posting End Date

09-08-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Director of Distribution Region Operations is responsible for overseeing and directing the design, construction, operation maintenance and emergency restoration of AEP's distribution system to provide safe, timely and reliable service to customers. Ensure distribution assets are planned and operated in compliance with all applicable safety and reliability standards, contractual and tariff obligations, and all federal, state and local regulations and laws., Span of Control requirement:, Oversees MDS's of an OPCo and has responsibility for either, 1) Minimum of 800, 000 customer premise or, 2) 500, 000 customer premise plus 1 or more major functions for entire OPCo (i.e Forestry, Network, MRO, DDC, Contract Coord, etc.)

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Promote and enforce Company safety practices to safeguard employees, the general public and Company property.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct activities within the operating company to provide efficient, timely and economical construction, operation and maintenance of distribution assets.
• Develop tactical plans and budgets to accomplish work plans as defined in conjunction with the asset management strategies of the Company. Confer and work closely with other departments on shared roles and responsibilities to ensure success in shared performance goals.
• Maintain superior customer satisfaction with Company distribution services through the development of efficient services provided through tactful, courteous and customer sensitive employees.
• Oversee the development of distribution's annual tactical plan for the operating company to ensure that performance goals are achieved. Carry out within the assigned area of responsibility the Company's program of Equal Employment Opportunity, including its Affiantive Action obligations.
• Administer the Company's Performance Management Review and Merit Salary programs, Management Information and Policy Manual, Labor agreements, Employee Handbooks, and supplements related to assigned personnel.
• Recommend the promotion, demotion, selection, discipline and dismissal of assigned personnel.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance policy.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in distribution systems operations or related experience.
• OR Associates degree with minimum of 12 years of experience in distribution systems operations or related experience.
• OR High school diploma/GED with 14+ years of experience in experience in distribution systems operations or related experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in supervisory/management positions.

Where You'll Work:

• Onsite at the AEP Ohio Office in Gahanna, OH

What you'll get:

• Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Long Term Incentive
• 401K
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-011

Compensation Range:

$160,434.00 - $208,565.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is:

S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.