Provide leadership and direction to provide a safe work environment and a safe distribution system for employees and the public.
Promote and enforce adherence to the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs to safeguard employees, the general public and Company property.
Supervise resources and assets to meet business unit and corporate goals.
Supervise the construction, maintenance and operation of the distribution system within appropriate design standards to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
Provide leadership and direction to ensure all employees are well trained, knowledgeable, enabled and focused on the success of the company.
Supervise resources within assigned budgets.
Supervise resources to provide safe and timely service restoration during outages.
Coordinate and monitor the acquisition, cost, use and maintenance of tools, vehicles and equipment.
Administer the Company's job performance review and merit salary programs, Management Information and Policy Manual, and employee handbooks and supplements related to assigned personnel.
Recommend the promotion, demotion, selection, discipline and dismissal of assigned personnel.
Carry out, within the assigned area of responsibility, the Company's program of Equal Employment Opportunity, including its Affirmative Action obligations.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).
Minimum of 7 years' experience in distribution, construction, maintenance, and/or operations.
Two years supervisory experience in distribution activities or equivalent experience desired.
Acceptable alternatives include:
Bachelor's degree and 3 years of distribution operations and/or utility experience
or Associate's degree and 5 years of distribution operations and/or utility experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
Commercial Driver's License for emergency situations such as major storms and restoration activities preferred.
Other requirements:
Thorough knowledge of distribution systems required.
Acceptable written and verbal communications skills.
Must be able to travel to various locations for extended periods 1 - 5 days during the week.
Must be able to see information on computer screen and use computer keyboard.
Must be able to hear spoken words via telephone, cell phone or during individual or group meetings.
Occasionally working in inclement weather and on uneven surfaces.
What you'll get:
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-009
Compensation Range:
$116,255.00 - $151,132.50
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Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Job Posting End Date
06-09-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Supervise the construction, maintenance and operation of the distribution system to provide safe, timely and reliable service to customers within capital and operation and maintenance budgets, and provide service restoration efforts when necessary.
Job Description
Aep · Benton Harbor, MI