Distr Dispatching Coord

aep; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 99,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Job summary

AEP in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Distribution Dispatching Coordinator to oversee the coordination of equipment removal, maintenance dispatch, and outage responses on the distribution system. The role involves supervising staff and ensuring safe, efficient operation of the network while aligning with company procedures.

The position requires an associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or a bachelor’s degree in any field and at least three years of experience as an electric system

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical or electronic technology, or bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as an electric system operator.
• Successful completion of SOPD and Data Entry tests.
• Knowledge of safety codes and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and health programs and compliance.
• Coordinate distribution system operations and dispatch activities.
• Verify switching orders for removal/restoration of equipment.
• Prepare switching orders with steps and safety tagging.
• Provide technical guidance to field and dispatch teams.
• Coordinate service restoration after outages.
• Approve and coordinate facility outages and voltage levels.
• Maintain logs/records of operations.
• Notify designated personnel of abnormal conditions.
• Support training and provide operational guidance to dispatch/field staff.
• Lead dispatch coordination during restoration events.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Conflict resolution

Team-building

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology

Bachelor's degree in any field

Job description

Job Posting End Date: 08-29-2026

Job Summary

Responsible for reviewing and approving equipment removal for maintenance on the AEP distribution system, stations and sub-transmission as assigned; for coordination of these activities with the various departments of the Company involved; and notification to proper personnel regarding outages. Responsible for assisting in the supervision of personnel in carrying out the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the distribution system.

Relocation

Relocation is available for the right candidate

What You'll Do

• Promote and support the Company's Safety and Health programs, company and department procedures, and Corporate Compliance expectations.
• Coordinate distribution system operations, service restoration, prearranged switching for construction and maintenance, and safe real-time dispatch center activities.
• Verify the accuracy of switching orders for the removal and restoration of distribution lines and station equipment as assigned, ensuring all safety and departmental policies are followed.
• Prepare switching orders that identify required steps and safety tagging for removing equipment from service for maintenance, repair, or construction while protecting the public, company equipment, and company and contract personnel.
• Provide technical guidance to support work performed in accordance with established practices and expectations.
• Coordinate service restoration following emergency or unplanned outages in accordance with safe operating practices.
• Approve and coordinate facility outages, loadings, and operating voltage levels with appropriate distribution and transmission personnel.
• Support the preparation of logs and records to maintain a clear history of operational activities.
• Notify appropriate designated personnel of abnormal and emergency conditions.
• Support training and provide operational guidance to dispatching and field employees as assigned.
• Lead dispatching coordination during restoration events and support timely, accountable decision-making during normal, abnormal, and emergency system conditions.

What You'll Need

• Education: Associate degree in electrical or electronic technology, bachelor's degree in any field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of experience as an electric system operator. Successful completion of the System Operations/Power Dispatch (SOPD) and Data Entry tests is required. Additional information related to the test battery and Employment Testing Information and Tips may be found at aep.com/careers by selecting Employment Testing.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements: Physical demand level is sedentary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess strong organization, communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills. Demonstrates technical leadership by reinforcing safety codes, regulatory requirements, business standards, approved operating procedures, switching and tagging expectations, outage coordination processes, logging requirements, and communication protocols. Supports DDC consistency through procedural discipline, documentation quality, cross-shift alignment, and customer-focused operations.

Career Progression

This role supports career progression by developing technical expertise, switching and outage coordination capability, documentation discipline, communication skills, and emergency response judgment. With appropriate approval, experience in this position may support advancement into a Senior Coordinator role and future leadership opportunities.

Where You'll Will Work

Tulsa, OK

What You'll Get For A Distribution Dispatching Coordinator

$98,993 - $158,383

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-008

Compensation Range: $98,993.00 - $128,688.00

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/