Senior Energy Delivery Operator - Grid Control & Restoration

AEP

Shreveport (LA)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 129,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AEP's Energy Delivery System Operator Associate/Senior in Shreveport, LA is seeking a detail-oriented professional to monitor system voltages, real and reactive power flows, and coordinate protective actions in conjunction with the AEP SCC and neighboring utilities.

You will perform basic switching, tagging for maintenance, and assist in restoring service after outages, while maintaining logs, observing SCADA, and preparing responses to severe weather and emergencies.

Qualifications

Two-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
Prefer 1–2 years in substation operation or distribution dispatching.

Responsibilities

Monitor and regulate system voltage and real/reactive power flows across transmission voltages.
Assist in real-time operation of the transmission system in coordination with AEP SCC and neighboring utilities.
Prepare basic switching orders and safety tagging for equipment removal or restoration.
Assist in directing switching operations under emergency conditions and restore service safely.
Maintain a log of events and transactions for facilities and equipment.
Observe and operate the SCADA system and report malfunctions.
Monitor metering/communications facilities and notify proper personnel.
Record station entry/exit activity and monitor weather information for severe events.