Real-Time Distribution Reliability Lead (DSO)

AEP Service Corporation; New Albany (OH); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 129 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

American Electric Power (AEP) in New Albany, OH seeks a DSO Real-Time Reliability Coordinator to provide real-time evaluation and coordination of DER impacts to support reliable distribution operations. You will work across DDCs, SCC, Transmission, and external stakeholders to identify reliability risks and mitigate them.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, experience in utility operations, and the ability to work rotating shifts with on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or equivalent or a high school diploma with two years of relevant power-system experience.
• 6+ months experience in distribution or transmission operations, dispatching, reliability coordination, or related utility operations.
• Requires completion of HireVue Dispatcher Worker assessment; online and time-flexible.

Responsabilités

• Monitor real-time DER/DERA impacts on distribution system reliability, including voltage, loading, protection coordination, backfeed, and operating limits.
• Coordinate with DDCs, SCC, Transmission and partners to incorporate DER impacts into switching, restoration, and grid services.
• Identify DER-related constraints and risks; communicate mitigation recommendations during normal and critical conditions.
• Perform real-time and look-ahead reliability assessments and contingency analyses for operational decision-making.
• Support DER/DERA grid-service operations, including voltage support, load management, and resiliency applications.
• Maintain accurate operational records and support tool/documentation improvements for DERMS, ADMS, and related capabilities.

Connaissances

DER operations

Reliability coordination

Distribution operations

Dispatching

System operations

Technical customer support

Formation

Two-year technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or equivalent

High School plus 2 years power system experience

Outils

ADMS

DERMS

Volt/VAR

Description du poste

American Electric Power (AEP) in New Albany, OH seeks a DSO Real-Time Reliability Coordinator to provide real-time evaluation and coordination of DER impacts to support reliable distribution operations. You will work across DDCs, SCC, Transmission, and external stakeholders to identify reliability risks and mitigate them.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, experience in utility operations, and the ability to work rotating shifts with on-site presence.