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# Electric System Operator

- **Company:** American Electric Power
- **Location:** Tulsa, OK, United States
- **Salary:** $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Literacy, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/11CB51F8A5544DB0BC4A9DB08F6C4CA1/job/

## About the Role

* Previous experience as an Electric System Operator or Distribution Dispatcher Sr. as defined in AEP's Distribution Dispatch Development Program.
 * Successful completion of the System Operations/Power Dispatch (SOPD) test.Additional information related to the test batteries and a review of Employment Testing Information and Tips may be helpful. A link to this material may be found at aep.com/testprep.
 * Good safety record and knowledge of electrical safety procedures and AEP's Accident Prevention Manual.
 * A work history that demonstrates dependability and responsiveness to business needs.
 * An excellent attendance record. Satisfactory hearing and the ability to identify line colors.
 * Demonstrated ability to work well with others and be a team player.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

 * Effectively manage multiple tasks in a high stress environment for extended periods of time.
 * Must have computer literacy skills and the ability to learn new computer programs.
 * An attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy internal and external customers.
 * Shift work of days, evenings, and midnights, including on weekends and holidays.
 * Occasional overnight travel may be required for the purpose of outage restoration, interaction with the districts, or for training needs.
 * The successful candidate may be subject to a criminal history background check.

## Description

Responsible to safely dispatch customer outages to multiple field personnel, including analyzing outage data and accurately documenting the restoration process., * Prioritize routine and emergency work to meet the needs of our internal and external customers.

 * Clearly and precisely communicate verbal instructions using radio and telephone systems, as well as provide clear written communications through various applications.
 * Update and maintain paper or electronic mapping systems.
 * Must be able to work under pressure during periods of critical system conditions.
 * Provide training and leadership to dispatchers in lower grade levels.
 * Responsible for producing and issuing switching orders for routine and emergency work involving distribution substations or lines.
 * Operate Scada during routine and emergency switching procedures.
 * Responsible to write operational procedures for switching substation and distribution feeders.
 * Interface with transmission operations.
 * Provide a leadership role in substation and distribution feeder outage recovery.
 * Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
 * Be able to quickly respond for emergency overtime.
 * Planned, holdover and call out overtime is expected frequently.
 * A high acceptance rate for overtime is required.
 * Participate and assist in planning team safety meetings.
 * Foster and maintain a positive work culture.