Hiring: Electric System Operator Company: Ohio Power Location: Gahanna, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:03:17 Target Skills & Keywords : SCADA About the job Experience: •2 years of experience with technical customer support and service, including successful multi-tasking and handling of multiple programs/screens. •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. •2 years of experience as a Distribution Dispatcher Assoc. •2 years of experience as a Distribution Dispatcher. •2 years and to the Distribution Dispatcher classification within 4 years or vacate the position. Required Skills: •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. Qualifications: •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. •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. •Successfully complete training and pass the examination for 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/ Compensation: •$63,496 - $109,543 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!