Distribution Systems Leader — Utilities & Reliability

American Electric Power; Tennessee; On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Travel opportunities

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a seasoned supervisor to oversee the distribution system's construction, maintenance, and operation, ensuring safe, reliable service within budgets. This role leads the team, enforces safety programs, and drives restoration efforts during outages while coordinating tools, vehicles, and equipment usage for efficient operations.

The candidate will direct personnel decisions, performance reviews, and adherence to company policies, with travel as needed to multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with distribution/utility experience or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and safety program knowledge required.
• Ability to travel to various locations for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure a safe work environment and distribution system.
• Promote adherence to safety programs and safeguard employees and public.
• Supervise resources and assets to meet budgets and goals.
• Oversee construction, maintenance and operation to design standards.
• Ensure staff training and development aligned with company goals.
• Manage budgets and timely service restoration during outages.

Skills

Leadership

Safety programs

Budget management

Distribution systems knowledge

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years distribution/utility

Associate’s degree + 5 years distribution/utility

Job description

American Electric Power seeks a seasoned supervisor to oversee the distribution system's construction, maintenance, and operation, ensuring safe, reliable service within budgets. This role leads the team, enforces safety programs, and drives restoration efforts during outages while coordinating tools, vehicles, and equipment usage for efficient operations.

The candidate will direct personnel decisions, performance reviews, and adherence to company policies, with travel as needed to multiple