Distribution Dispatcher Associate: Start Your Power Career

American Electric Power; Roanoke (VA); In loco; USD 63.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

American Electric Power in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Distribution Dispatcher at multiple grade levels. The role supports safe, reliable operation, dispatching, and restoration of the AEP distribution system. Eligibility varies by level with advancement opportunities and required SO/PD testing.

Candidates should live within 30 minutes of the Roanoke TCC Facility and be ready for rotating shifts and on-call responsibilities. Training progresses to higher classifications over time.

Competenze

• SO/PD must be successfully completed for the position.
• Rotating shift work is required.
• Must maintain high availability for call-out response.
• Within 30 minutes of Roanoke reporting location or willing to relocate.
• Progression to higher classifications requires training completion and testing.

Mansioni

• Promote and enforce safety and health programs.
• Adhere to company and department policies and procedures.
• Operate company communications equipment.
• Track crew locations and ongoing work on the distribution system.
• Dispatch service personnel to outages and emergencies.
• Authorize energizing and restoration of distribution facilities.
• Maintain outage records and equipment records.

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate’s degree in electrical or electronic technology

High School Diploma with two years technical support experience

Strumenti

SO/PD readiness

Descrizione del lavoro

American Electric Power in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Distribution Dispatcher at multiple grade levels. The role supports safe, reliable operation, dispatching, and restoration of the AEP distribution system. Eligibility varies by level with advancement opportunities and required SO/PD testing.

Candidates should live within 30 minutes of the Roanoke TCC Facility and be ready for rotating shifts and on-call responsibilities. Training progresses to higher classifications over time.