Dispatch Associate Jobs in Bryan, OH (NOW HIRING)

Job Posting End Date

09-13-2026

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

Job Summary

Responsible for scheduling of pre-determined work activities of Transmission field personnel. Perform the collecting data, data entry, and maintaining front end loaded schedules as well as completed ready to execute resource loaded schedules that optimize the maintenance work plans, capital work plans and other TFS work activities. Complete and submit accurate TFS outage requests, including entering outages into iTOA/OSI and verifying that all required outages have been entered. Possess an advanced knowledge of scheduling software and upgrades to the software. Must be a self-motivated individual and able to work under minimal supervision, be a good communicator and work well with others.

Job Description

What will you do:

Transmission Field Services Work Management Coordinator Associate - Sr

• Under the direction of others, assist with the development of fully integrated resource loaded and levelized TFS work schedules that optimize maintenance work plans, capital outage work, and other TFS work activities using Transmission approved scheduling software and tools.

• Comply with the Outage Coordination Procedure and all RTO guidelines.

• Participate in meetings with project, outage, construction, maintenance, operations and commissioning groups.

• Assist with TFS outage requests, including entering outages into TOA or its successor data base.

• Assist in organizing, coordinating and attending the supporting areas outage coordination meetings.

• Assist higher level employees in coordinating changes to the work schedule when an outage needs to be canceled or rescheduled.

• Assist higher level employees in the development, review, and presentation of statistical reports related to work scheduling and adherence, crew utilization, etc.

• Assist with the coordination and participate in meetings with other sections/departments covering scheduling, staffing and outages.

• Develop professionalism, Safety practices and positive Culture, good teamwork skills, effective communication skills, and become familiar with planning and scheduling techniques.

• Perform all duties and work with others in a safe manner in compliance with appropriate Company safety policies and rules.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

TFS Work Mngmt Coord Associate SG 05: $63,496-$79,369

• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field such as Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related technical field or

• High school diploma, Vocational training and 4 years' utility field experience.

Work Experience Requirement:

• Candidates with a Bachelor Degree in a Business field, such as Accounting, Finance or Management will be accepted if they have at least 2 years of maintenance work scheduling or construction project scheduling experience or other relevant utility experience. Utility field experience would include Transmission or Distribution Line, Station, P&C, Transmission engineering, Transmission or Distribution dispatch experience; or maintenance and/or construction work/project scheduling or project controls experience is strongly preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Basic working knowledge with MS Office Tools and MS SharePoint. Ability to read/ interpret electrical schematics Some travel required, must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

• Become familiar with planning and scheduling techniques.
  

TFS Work Mngmt Coord - SG 06: $74,551-$93,189

• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field such as Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management and 1 year experience. OR

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related technical field and 3 years' utility experience.Or

• High school diploma and 6 years' utility field experience.

Work Experience Requirement:

• Candidates with a Bachelor Degree in a Business field, such as Accounting, Finance or Management will be accepted if they have at least 6 years of maintenance work scheduling or construction project scheduling experience or other relevant utility experience. Utility field experience would include Transmission or Distribution Line, Station, P&C, Transmission engineering, Transmission or Distribution dispatch experience; or maintenance and/or construction work/project scheduling or project controls experience is strongly preferred

Other Requirements:

• Proficient with Excel, MS Office Tools, SharePoint.

• Experience with IPS, IBM Cognos, Primavera, PowerBI preferred.

• Ability to solicit information from field employees and leadership via phone and email.

• Talent for organizing and summarizing data.

• Skillful in developing and /or interpreting detailed KPI, metrics, and progress reports.

• 6). Ability to read/ interpret electrical schematics.

• Some travel required, must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

• Aptitude to understand switching, tagging and clearance points.

• Ability to estimate resource requirements for typical TFS projects (construction and maintenance).

• Good organizational skills.

TFS Work Mngmt Coordinator Sr - SG 07: $87,633-$109,544

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related field and 4 years' related experience; Or

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business or related field and 5 years' related experience; Or

• High School diploma/GED and 8 years' related experience.

Work Experience Requirement:

• Candidates with a bachelor's degree in a Business field, such as Accounting, Finance or Management will be accepted if they have at least 8 years' of Electrical Utility maintenance work scheduling or construction project scheduling, or other relevant project controls experience. Electrical Utility field experience would include Transmission or Distribution Line, Station, P&C, Transmission engineering, Transmission or Distribution dispatch experience; or maintenance and/or construction work/project scheduling or project controls experience is strongly preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Proficient with MS Office Tools and MS SharePoint.

• Some travel required.

• Ability to read and interpret one line station diagrams and transmission line switching diagrams.

• Fully understand switching, tagging and clearance points.

• Demonstrate knowledge of zones of protection and AEP protection schemes.

• Ability to estimate resource requirements for typical TFS projects (construction and maintenance).

• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, have good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work.

• Strong team focus and work effectively with others.

• Competently perform current scheduling techniques and analyses on all project/outage aspects.

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!"

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $109,543.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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