Regional Distribution Operations Leader

American Electric Power; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Long Term Incentive

401K

AEP Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

American Electric Power in Ohio seeks a Director of Distribution Region Operations to oversee design, construction, operation, maintenance and emergency restoration of the distribution system, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance with standards and laws. This role manages assets across an OPCo, with responsibility for large customer premises functions.

The position requires 5+ years supervisory experience and strong cross-department collaboration, with a focus on customer satisfaction and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred with minimum 10 years in distribution operations.
• Associates degree with minimum 12 years of experience in distribution operations or related experience.
• High school diploma/GED with 14+ years of experience in distribution systems operations or related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in supervisory/management positions.

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 Affiantive 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

Supervisory experience

Safety leadership

Operations management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associates degree + 12 years experience

High school diploma/GED + 14+ years experience

Job description

American Electric Power in Ohio seeks a Director of Distribution Region Operations to oversee design, construction, operation, maintenance and emergency restoration of the distribution system, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance with standards and laws. This role manages assets across an OPCo, with responsibility for large customer premises functions.

The position requires 5+ years supervisory experience and strong cross-department collaboration, with a focus on customer satisfaction and