Distribution Dispatcher Associate
Position Summary:
Responsible for assisting in the safe and reliable operation, dispatching, and restoration of facilities for the AEP Distribution System as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
Promote and enforce the Company's Safety and Health programs.
Be knowledgeable and adhere to written company and department policy and procedures.
Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy.
Effectively operate company communication equipment.
Track crew locations and ongoing work on the distribution system.
Dispatch service personnel to respond to outage and emergency situations.
Authorize the energizing and restoration of distribution facilities.
Maintain accurate outage records.
Maintain accurate records of abnormal and defective equipment for distribution facilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in any field or Associate's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology.
Additional Qualifications & Information:
Successful completion of System Operator/Power Dispatching Selection System (SO/PD) is required for this position.
Rotating shift work required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must maintain a high availability for callout response.
Must be able to work under pressure during periods of critical system conditions and deal with diverse situations simultaneously.
Critical decisions must be made affecting reliability and priority of service to customers.
Failure to issue correct instructions could affect personnel safety, welfare of the general public, equipment damage, loss of revenue and adverse publicity.