Distribution System Supervisor

American Electric Power; Seaman (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power in United States (OH region) seeks a Distribution System Supervisor to oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the distribution system, ensuring safety, reliability and regulatory compliance.

The role requires leadership to train staff, manage budgets and deliver timely restoration during outages, while adhering to safety programs and company policies. Strong communication and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of distribution operations and/or utility experience or an Associate’s degree plus 5 years of distribution operations and/or utility experience acceptable alternatives.
• Commercial Driver’s License for emergency situations preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of distribution systems required.
• Acceptable written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to ensure a safe work environment and a safe distribution system for employees and the public.
• Promote and enforce adherence to Safety and Health programs to safeguard employees, the public and Company property.
• Supervise resources and assets to meet business unit and corporate goals.
• Oversee the construction, maintenance and operation of the distribution system within design standards to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Provide leadership to ensure employees are well trained and focused on company success.
• Supervise resources within assigned budgets.
• Supervise resources to provide safe and timely service restoration during outages.
• Coordinate and monitor acquisition, cost, use and maintenance of tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Administer job performance review and merit salary programs, policy manuals, handbooks and supplements for assigned personnel.
• Recommend promotions, demotions, selections, discipline and dismissal of assigned personnel.
• Carry out Equal Employment Opportunity programs within the assigned area.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of distribution operations and/or utility experience

Associate’s degree + 5 years of distribution operations and/or utility experience

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-29-2026

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

Job Summary

Supervise the construction, maintenance and operation of the distribution system to provide safe, timely and reliable service to customers within capital and operation and maintenance budgets, and provide service restoration efforts when necessary.

Job Description

Distribution System Supervisor

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and direction to provide a safe work environment and a safe distribution system for employees and the public.
• Promote and enforce adherence to the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs to safeguard employees, the general public and Company property.
• Supervise resources and assets to meet business unit and corporate goals.
• Supervise the construction, maintenance and operation of the distribution system within appropriate design standards to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure all employees are well trained, knowledgeable, enabled and focused on the success of the company.
• Supervise resources within assigned budgets.
• Supervise resources to provide safe and timely service restoration during outages.
• Coordinate and monitor the acquisition, cost, use and maintenance of tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Administer the Company's job performance review and merit salary programs, Management Information and Policy Manual, and employee handbooks and supplements related to assigned personnel.
• Recommend the promotion, demotion, selection, discipline and dismissal of assigned personnel.
• Carry out, within the assigned area of responsibility, the Company's program of Equal Employment Opportunity, including its Aff

What We're Looking For

Education

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in distribution, construction, maintenance, and/or operations.
• Two years supervisory experience in distribution activities or equivalent experience desired.

Acceptable alternatives include

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of distribution operations and/or utility experience
• or Associate’s degree and 5 years of distribution operations and/or utility experience.

Licenses/Certifications

• Commercial Driver’s License for emergency situations such as major storms and restoration activities preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of distribution systems required.
• Acceptable written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be able to travel to various locations for extended periods 1 – 5 days during the week.
• Must be able to see information on computer screen and use computer keyboard.
• Must be able to hear spoken words via telephone, cell phone or during individual or group meetings.
• Occasionally working in inclement weather and on uneven surfaces.

What You'll Get

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

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

SP20-009

Compensation Range

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

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.