Power Market Operator (Renewables Operation Center) - Columbus, OH

Job Posting End Date

10-25-2025

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

Job Summary

With Safety and Compliance in the forefront, responsible for minute-to-minute optimization of AEP’s Regulated generation fleet and load obligations, on an assigned desk (e.g. PJM, SPP , or Hydro). This includes adherence to all FERC / NERC / RTO and Corps of Engineers requirements during normal and emergency conditions. It also requires a continuous improvement mindset to drive change and provide input on potential market changes.

This position has the authority and is expected to perform all necessary tasks to maintain the reliability of the grid in both normal and emergency conditions, without consulting upper management, and in support of and under the direction of the respective Transmission Operator, Balancing Authority, and the Reliability Coordinator.

This is primarily a 12-hour rotating shift position including days, nights, weekends and holidays. However, this individual may also be assigned to dayshift to assist in the ongoing support and coordination of all Real Time Market Operations (RTMO) rotating teams and interfaces with other groups within Commercial Operations, the broader Generation organization, Regulatory, Technology and other groups within and outside AEP. Day shift assignment also includes being able to fill in on the RTMO rotating teams as needed.

Job Description

*** This is primarily a 12-hour rotating shift position including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Demonstrates competency in execution and monitoring of the activities of one 24-hour RTMO desk to ensure.
• Compliance with all requirements / regulations associated with NERC, RTO, and FERC hydro licensing and safe operation of AEP’s assets in the markets.   This includes following all reliability entity directives and instructions to support maintaining the reliability of the electric grid.
• Timely and accurate communication and information/data exchange of all reliability and market information with RTO / TOP groups. 
• Risk balanced economic real time optimization of AEP’s fossil generation, renewable and demand response resources. 
• Real time communication within RTMO and other Commercial Operations groups (e.g. Day Ahead Market Operations, Fuel Procurement), power plants, RTOs, Transmission Operations, generation co-owners, and counterparties.
• Execution of all RTMO policies, procedures, and business processes to support overall goals and objectives.  This includes timely and accurate completion of all reporting and training requirements. 
• Active participation in and support of AEP’s culture objectives, include an innovation / continuous improvement mindset.
• Detailed understanding of real time market rules / processes for at least one RTO (or Hydro desk FERC / RTO rules / processes), general understanding of real time market rules / processes for other RTOS, and basic understanding / awareness of Day Ahead and Settlement RTO Market rules and processes.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Based on education, experience, interview evaluation and internal equity, this opportunity will be filled commensurately within the (Power) Real-Time Market Operations (RTMO) job family.

(Power) Real-Time Market Operations (mid-level) (grade 7): base salary = $86K - $106K

(Power) Real-Time Market Operations Associate (grade 6) = base salary = $73K - $90K.

Minimum Qualifications for Real Time Market Operations Associate (grade 6):

Education: Entry-level candidates should have a two-year technical degree or two years of military service in a related field; OR High School diploma/GED with 2 years of relevant, industrial work experience.

Experience:  No additional experience required, 2 years of relevant work experience that demonstrates an ability to operate a power system desired.  

The following experience is a significant plus:   

•  Power industry and/ or power plant experience 

• Renewables technician and or Renewables Remote Operation Center experience

Licenses/Certifications:  Must obtain PJM Certification within 18 months of hiring.  

Additional Requirements: Appropriate pre-employment test required.

Minimum Qualifications for Real Time Market Operations (grade 7): 

Education:   Two-year technical or business degree, or high school diploma and 10 years power industry experience.

Experience:  In addition to any experience required above, 2 years Market Operations or equivalent experience.  In lieu of PJM certification, 10 years power plant experience, and PJM Certification to be completed with 6 months of hiring.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Base Salary:  $73K - $106K

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including:  discretionary short-/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

WHO WE ARE

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!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$72,380.00-90,474.50 USD

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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