Real-Time Distribution Operations Lead

AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Indiana Distribution Operations Team Leader leads the Distribution Operations Control Center, guiding real-time decisions to ensure safe, reliable electric service and coordination with Transmission and Distribution teams.

This role requires strong supervisory skills, scheduling, budgeting, and a focus on safety, customer service, and continuous improvement in a 24/7 operations environment in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Directs restoration of customers' electric service after outages; coordinates with Transmission Control Center and Distribution Operations Control Center.
• Provides day-to-day supervision, leadership, and training; guides projects and evaluates direct reports.
• Prepares and controls project budgets to support performance, cost efficiency, and reliability.
• Promotes a customer-focused environment; meets requests within timeframes.
• Maintains a safe, professional work environment and develops staff.
• Oversees daily operations of the Distribution Operations Control Center.
• Develops and maintains rotating work schedules.
• Reviews and approves timekeeping records.
• Manages operational supply inventory and tracking.
• Monitors work orders through completion.
• Coordinates with Lines, Trouble, Engineering, Customer Service, and Service Connections.
• Maintains knowledge of transformers, voltage regulators, circuit breakers.
• Prepares and executes contingency plans for outages and emergencies.
• Plans and arranges work schedules to meet operational needs; participates in long-range planning.
• Assists during emergencies to protect system integrity and restoration.
• Coordinates with AES Indiana Transmission and Distribution Operations.
• Monitors OMS, ADMS, outage tools and diagrams to support decision-making.
• Learns and applies AES Indiana operating requirements.
• Participates in training and simulations to maintain operator qualifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Directs restoration of customers' electric service after outages; coordinates with Transmission Control Center and the Distribution Operations Control Center.
• Provides day-to-day supervision, leadership, and training; guides projects and evaluates direct reports.
• Prepares and controls project budgets to support performance, cost efficiency, and reliability.
• Maintains a customer-focused environment; meets requests within timeframes.
• Maintains a safe, professional work environment and develops staff.
• Oversees daily operations of the Distribution Operations Control Center.
• Develops and maintains rotating work schedules.
• Reviews and approves timekeeping records.
• Manages operational supply inventory and tracking.
• Monitors work orders through completion.
• Coordinates with Lines, Trouble, Engineering, Customer Service, and Service Connections.
• Maintains knowledge of transformers, voltage regulators, circuit breakers.
• Prepares and executes contingency plans for outages and emergencies.
• Plans and arranges work schedules to meet operational needs; participates in long-range planning.
• Assists during emergencies to protect system integrity and restoration.
• Coordinates with AES Indiana Transmission and Distribution Operations.
• Monitors OMS, ADMS, outage tools and diagrams to support decision-making.
• Learns and applies AES Indiana operating requirements.
• Participates in training and simulations to maintain operator qualifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety programs

Budgeting

Team supervision

Communication

Tools

OMS/ADMS

Job description

AES Indiana Distribution Operations Team Leader leads the Distribution Operations Control Center, guiding real-time decisions to ensure safe, reliable electric service and coordination with Transmission and Distribution teams.

This role requires strong supervisory skills, scheduling, budgeting, and a focus on safety, customer service, and continuous improvement in a 24/7 operations environment in Indiana.