Distribution Operator (Electric Power)

Location: US, Dayton, Ohio; onsite control room role

Company

AES is a global electric power company serving customers through renewable energy generation and electric utility operations.

What you will do

• Operate distribution resources, including circuit breakers, switches, voltage regulators, and related grid equipment.
• Direct switching, tagging, and LOTO isolation activities for scheduled work and outages.
• Respond to distribution disturbances, abnormal system conditions, and emergencies while maintaining grid reliability and continuous electricity supply.
• Coordinate field crews, electrical equipment, customers, outage scheduling, switch orders, load-flow studies, and contingency planning.
• Use system models, state estimators, contingency analysis, PI displays, EMS, and ADMS tools to identify and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain operating procedures, support backup control-center transfers, and mentor Distribution Operator Trainees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical discipline is preferred but not required.
• An associate’s degree with demonstrated aptitude in mathematics and electrical theory is accepted, particularly with relevant utility operations experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to understand complex technical instructions and documentation.
• Knowledge of algebra, geometry, electrical theory, distribution and transmission systems, relay protection, safety requirements, and operating procedures.
• Ability to make critical real-time decisions, operate grid systems, interpret diverse data, and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts in a control room and perform occasional physical tasks, including lifting up to 25 pounds.

Culture & Benefits

• 24/7 department coverage through a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
• Workplace focused on safety, reliability, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.
• Employment with a global electric power company operating across 12 countries.