Regional Distribution Operations Director

Socket.dev; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary

Annual Bonus

Long Term Incentive

401K

AEP Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) Ohio is seeking a Director of Distribution Region Operations to oversee the design, construction, operation, maintenance and emergency restoration of the distribution system, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance with standards and regulations.

This role manages tactical plans, budgets and performance across the operating company, with a focus on customer satisfaction and ethical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in distribution systems operations or related experience.
• OR Associates degree with minimum of 12 years of experience in distribution systems operations or related experience.
• OR High school diploma/GED with 14+ years of experience in distribution systems operations or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce Company safety practices to safeguard employees, the general public and Company property.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct activities within the operating company to provide efficient, timely and economical construction, operation and maintenance of distribution assets.
• Develop tactical plans and budgets to accomplish work plans as defined in conjunction with the asset management strategies of the Company.
• Confer and work closely with other departments on shared roles and responsibilities to ensure success in shared performance goals.
• Maintain superior customer satisfaction with Company distribution services through the development of efficient services provided through tactful, courteous and customer sensitive employees.
• Oversee the development of distribution's annual tactical plan for the operating company to ensure that performance goals are achieved.
• Carry out within the assigned area of responsibility the Company's program of Equal Employment Opportunity, including its Affinece Action obligations.
• Administer the Company's Performance Management Review and Merit Salary programs, Management Information and Policy Manual, Labor agreements, Employee Handbooks, and supplements related to assigned personnel.
• Recommend the promotion, demotion, selection, discipline and dismissal of assigned personnel.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance policy.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Safety leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Associate degree in related field

High school diploma/GED

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) Ohio is seeking a Director of Distribution Region Operations to oversee the design, construction, operation, maintenance and emergency restoration of the distribution system, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance with standards and regulations.

This role manages tactical plans, budgets and performance across the operating company, with a focus on customer satisfaction and ethical leadership.