Grid Distribution Operator - 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

The AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Ohio is seeking a Distribution Operator to control and operate distribution resources, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate switching, monitor equipment, and support outage schedules to maintain continuous power delivery.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, and contribution to team safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Associate’s with aptitude in math/electrical theory accepted with experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Company-level training completion required

Responsibilities

• Directs switching and tagging to ensure safety and reliability
• Oversees safety, reliability, and outages coordination for distribution grid
• Communicates status of abnormal system conditions to team
• Maintains knowledge of substation, distribution, and transmission systems

Skills

Communication skills

Technical documentation

Electrical theory

Algebra & geometry

Grid operations systems

Decision making

Problem solving

Shift work

Physical endurance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline

Associate’s degree with math/electrical theory aptitude

Equivalent education/experience considered

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing

EMS/ADMS systems

Job description

The AES Corporation in Ohio is seeking a Distribution Operator to control and operate distribution resources, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate switching, monitor equipment, and support outage schedules to maintain continuous power delivery.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, and contribution to team safety and efficiency.