Electric System Operator

AEP

Gahanna, OH

Full Time

Posted October 2, 2026

$88k - $110k

Utilities

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Listing evidence and provenance

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 3, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field,
OR associate degree in electrical or electronic technology,
OR High School Diploma with 2 years of experience with technical customer support and service, including successful multi-tasking and handling of multiple programs/screens.
Bachelor’s degree in any field,
OR associate’s degree in electrical or electronic technology,
OR High School Diploma with 2 years of experience with technical customer support and service, including successful multi-tasking and handling of multiple programs/screens in addition to experience listed below.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Distribution Dispatcher Assoc.
Successfully complete training and pass the examination for a Distribution Dispatcher
Bachelor’s degree in any field,
OR associate’s degree in electrical or electronic technology,
OR High School Diploma with 2 years of experience with technical customer support and service, including successful multi-tasking and handling of multiple programs/screens in addition to experience listed below.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Distribution Dispatcher.
Successfully complete training and pass the examination for a Distribution Dispatcher Sr.
Entry-level hires in the Distribution Dispatcher role have opportunities to advance into progressive positions at regular intervals through our job progression pathway. With strong performance and successful progression, employees can expect to reach earnings of $100,000+ within five years.
Rotating shift work required - 10-12 hour shifts which could change on a monthly basis
The required Pre Employment tests are listed below: This job requires "recommended" test results from HireVue Dispatcher Worker Virtual Job Tryout. This assessment is completed online, is untimed, and typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Please refer to the Employment Test Prep section of our website https://www.aep.com/careers/testprep/
Must maintain a high availability for call-out response.
Due to call-out responsibility, applicants must live within or be willing to relocate to within 45 minutes of the reporting location.
Must satisfactorily complete required training and testing to progress to the next level within the Distribution Dispatcher Associate classification within 2 years and to the Distribution Dispatcher classification within 4 years or vacate the position.
Promotion and/or equity adjustments within the classification will be made in salary upon successful completion of the required training and testing.
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.
Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 mins of the AEPOH Gahanna building (700 Morrison Road Gahanna, Ohio 43230)