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Dist Dispatcher Assc/Distribution Dispatcher

Organization:
American Electric Power
Region:
United States, Indiana, Fort Wayne
End of contest:
April 6, 2019
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Distribution
Description
02-Jan-2019

18500BR

Job Description

Responsible for assisting in the safe and reliable operation, dispatching and restoration of facilities for the AEP Distribution System as assigned.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • 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 Requirements

Associate degree in electrical or electronic technology, Bachelor of Science in any field or equivalent education and/or experience.

Successful completion of the System Operator/Power Dispatching Selection System (SOPD) and Support and Administrative (SASS) Data Entry Module only tests are required for this position. A review of Employment Testing Information, Test-Taking Tips, and the SOPD and SASS Practice Tests may be helpful. A link to these materials may be found at AEP.com Careers by selecting Employment testing.
 
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Contact

American Electric Power

1 Riverside Plaza

Columbus

Ohio United States

www.aep.com