Director of Distribution Region Operations

Job Posting End Date 09-08-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

The Director of Distribution Region Operations is responsible for overseeing and directing the design, construction, operation maintenance and emergency restoration of AEP's distribution system to provide safe, timely and reliable service to customers. Ensure distribution assets are planned and operated in compliance with all applicable safety and reliability standards, contractual and tariff obligations, and all federal, state and local regulations and laws.,

Oversees MDS's of an OPCo and has responsibility for either,
1) Minimum of 800, 000 customer premise or,
2) 500, 000 customer premise plus 1 or more major functions for entire OPCo (i.e Forestry, Network, MRO, DDC, Contract Coord, etc.)

• Promote and enforce Company safety practices to safeguard employees, the general public and Company property.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct activities within the operating company to provide efficient, timely and economical construction, operation and maintenance of distribution assets.
• Develop tactical plans and budgets to accomplish work plans as defined in conjunction with the asset management strategies of the Company.
• Confer and work closely with other departments on shared roles and responsibilities to ensure success in shared performance goals.
• Maintain superior customer satisfaction with Company distribution services through the development of efficient services provided through tactful, courteous and customer sensitive employees.
• Oversee the development of distribution's annual tactical plan for the operating company to ensure that performance goals are achieved.
• Carry out within the assigned area of responsibility the Company's program of Equal Employment Opportunity, including its affirmative Action obligations.
• Administer the Company's Performance Management Review and Merit Salary programs, Management Information and Policy Manual, Labor agreements, Employee Handbooks, and supplements related to assigned personnel.
• Recommend the promotion, demotion, selection, discipline and dismissal of assigned personnel.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance policy.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in distribution systems operations or related experience.
• OR Associates degree with minimum of 12 years of experience in distribution systems operations or related experience.
• OR High school diploma/GED with 14+ years of experience in experience in distribution systems operations or related experience.
• Experience Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in supervisory/management positions.

Onsite at the AEP Ohio Office in Gahanna, OH

• Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Long Term Incentive
• 401K
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

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 Grade: SP20-011
• Compensation Range: $ - $

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…