SCC Reliability Coordinator Associate - Senior

American Electric Power Co.; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Competitive pay

Educational opportunities

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks an SCC Reliability Coordinator Associate to join our New Albany, Ohio team. This trainee role supports safe, reliable transmission operations under supervision and coordinates with regional operators to maintain system reliability.

You will monitor system conditions, assist with outages, and help plan switching during maintenance while adhering to safety and procedures. Twelve-hour rotating shifts apply as you progress.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Or high school plus 2 years power-system experience.
• Must pass System Operator/Power Dispatching (SO/PD II) test.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with RTOs and generator operators to mitigate loading conditions and emergencies.
• Initiate, coordinate, and arrange congestion relief and switching operations with required approvals.
• Update operating plans, run contingency analyses, and ensure adherence to operating limits.
• Monitor real-time voltages and communications, and maintain outage notifications to management and regulators.
• Assist in restoration after outages and emergencies, ensuring safe, timely recovery.

Skills

System coordination

Real-time monitoring

Voltage regulation

Outage notifications

Team communication

Education

2-year technical degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

High School with 2 years power-system experience

Tools

Energy accounting systems

SCADA

SO/PD II test procedures

Job description

SCC Reliability Coordinator Associate - Senior

Location: New Albany, OH

Job Summary

Working under the direct responsibility and authority of a System Control Center Reliability Coordinator Principal or Sr., assist with limited instruction in overseeing the safe, efficient, reliable operation and coordination of the AEP transmission system across various RTO regions. Assists with the coordination and arrangement of congestion relief on actual or contingent overloaded transmission facilities. Supports, through coordination with the applicable RTO, the arrangement and approval of switching operations and removal of equipment for maintenance of transmission lines and stations. Maintains acceptable AEP transmission system voltage levels. Responsible for developing proper notifications regarding outages and system disturbances to management, DOE, NERC, and FERC as required. This is an intermediate trainee position and does not take any independent real-time actions. All actions performed that could impact the real-time system must be performed under the direct supervision by a SCC Reliability Coordinator Principal or Sr.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Support the initiation and coordination amongst applicable RTOs, applicable Generator Operators, AEP Generation Dispatch, and the AEP Transmission Dispatch Centers, actions, including implementation of system emergency plans and procedures, required to mitigate actual and contingency loading conditions, voltage collapses, capacity deficiencies, energy deficiencies, and other system emergency conditions.
• Assist in initiating, coordinating, and arranging among applicable RTOs, applicable Generator Operators, AEP Generation Dispatch, and the AEP Transmission Dispatch Centers for congestion relief on actual or contingent overloaded AEP transmission facilities, including arranging for off-cost generation dispatch to relieve local constraints.
• Update daily operating plans with the latest system topology information and re-run contingency analysis on the day's plan to ensure the plan is kept current and the system is within acceptable system operating limits.
• Communicate canceled or postponed scheduled outages as determined and/or assist with the return to service of facilities already out as needed.
• Assist in the coordination and the restoration of customers and the transmission system following unplanned system emergencies. Ensure system reliability is restored as quickly as possible in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining real-time and contingent voltages of the transmission system and request the operation of Transmission system capacitor banks, reactors and other devices to maintain system reliability.
• Monitor the real-time interchange metering points and enter corrected MW data into the appropriate energy accounting systems when metering data is incorrect or missing.
• Maintain clear and detailed records of all pertinent activities involving the Transmission Systems Initiate notifications to designated management personnel of major interruptions, abnormal conditions and other system emergency conditions. Monitor and test communications facilities and report malfunctions to proper personnel for corrective action.

What we are looking for:

SCC Reliability Coordinator Associate SG6

Education:

• 2 year Technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering
• OR High School and 2 years experience operating a civil or military power system.
• Must pass System Operator/Power Dispatching (SO/PD II) test.

Experience:

• Entry Level: No experience necessary unless stated above.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

SCC Reliability Coordinator SG7

Education:

• Two-Year degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field
• OR High School and 4 years’ experience operating a power system or equivalent military experience.

Experience:

• Six (6) months or more experience working as a SCC Reliability Coordinator Associate
• Or One (1) year working as a Reliability Coordinator (RC) with a NERC sanctioned RC organization,
• Or One (1) years of relevant work experience as a system operator performing the NERC function of Transmission Operator.
• Must pass System Operator/Power Dispatching (SO/PD II) test.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

SCC Reliability Coordinator Senior SG8

Education:

• Two-Year degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field
• OR High school and 6 years’ experience operating a civil or military power system.

Experience:

• One (1) year or more working as a SCC Reliability Coordinator
• Or Two (2) years or more experience working as a Reliability Coordinator (RC) with a NERC sanctioned RC organization,
• Or Two (2) years or more of relevant work experience as a system operator performing the NERC function of Transmission Operator.
• Must pass System Operator/Power Dispatching (SO/PD II) test.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Maintain NERC certification at the Transmission Operator (TOP) or Reliability Coordinator (RC) level and any Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) certifications and credentials associated with AEP memberships.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

In addition:

• Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as established by the Company, all required training to advance to the next higher classification within the line of progression or vacate the current classification.
• Must acquire and maintain NERC certification at the Transmission Operator (TOP) or Reliability Coordinator (RC) level and any Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) certifications and credentials associated with AEP memberships.
• Must acquire NERC certification within 9 months to remain in the Coordinator position. Ability to follow and communicate instructions clearly and concisely. Work a twelve-hour uninterrupted rotating shift schedule that consists of nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to accept on call responsibilities and call outs. Ability to work under pressure during periods of critical system conditions and to analyze conditions and make proper decisions quickly while dealing with diverse situations simultaneously.
• Must have the ability to effectively work in a team environment and professionally deal with co-workers, customers and management personnel. This position requires a thorough knowledge and use of safety procedures

Where you’ll work:

This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio.

What you’ll get:

SCC Reliability Coordinator Associate SG6($74,551-$93,188)

SCC Reliability Coordinator SG7($87,633-$109,544)

SCC Reliability Coordinator Senior SG8($98,993-$128,689)

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation

$74,551.00 - $128,688.00

Physical Demands

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

Under direct supervision and instruction, provide assistance to: ensure the efficient operation of the transmission system; coordinate operation of the transmission system with the appropriate Reliability Coordinator (AEP SCC), Distribution Dispatching Centers/Authorities, and Transmission Control Centers/Authorities (both internal and external to AEP); arrange, approve, and direct routine and emergency switching/tagging operations for equipment removal/restoration during maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction with limited instruction; receive, record, and maintain logs of operating conditions; monitor system voltages, transformer/line/equipment loadings, and in concert with the AEP SCC, apply corrective action when these parameters deviate from equipment ratings and/or operating limits; monitor the operation of metering and communication facilities and initiate corrective action upon malfunction.

AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.

Our culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.