Distribution Dispatch Specialist: Outage & Restoration

AEP Texas Company, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AEP Texas Company, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Dispatcher Associate to support safe and reliable operation, dispatching, and restoration of the distribution system as assigned. The position requires living within 30 minutes of the work location and includes a defined pay/grade range based on qualifications.

The role involves rotating shifts, adherence to safety policies, and progression through SOPD-related training and testing while ensuring reliable service to customers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical or electronic technology.
• Bachelor of Science in any field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Must be able to live within 30 minutes of work location.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce the Company's Safety and Health programs.
• Be knowledgeable and adhere to written company and department policy and procedures.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy.
• Effectively operate company communication equipment.
• Track crew locations and ongoing work on the distribution system.
• Dispatch service personnel to respond to outage and emergency situations.
• Authorize the energizing and restoration of distribution facilities.
• Maintain accurate outage records.
• Maintain accurate records of abnormal and defective equipment for distribution facilities.

Education

Associate degree in electrical or electronic technology

Bachelor of Science in any field or equivalent education and/or experience

Job description

AEP Texas Company, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Dispatcher Associate to support safe and reliable operation, dispatching, and restoration of the distribution system as assigned. The position requires living within 30 minutes of the work location and includes a defined pay/grade range based on qualifications.

The role involves rotating shifts, adherence to safety policies, and progression through SOPD-related training and testing while ensuring reliable service to customers.