FirstEnergy

Director Transmission & Substation Services

LocationAkron, OH
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.


FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.



About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU]

This position is on-site and can be located in the Akron, Greensburg, Reading or Fairmont office.

The Director of Transmission and Substation Services is responsible for leading a diverse team entrusted with providing a broad range of engineering services and technical support across the FirstEnergy footprint ensuring a safe, reliable, and resilient system.


Key areas of departmental responsibility include:

Leading human performance improvement initiatives in relation to system reliability.
Providing testing and commissioning services for new or rebuilt substation equipment and transmission lines.
Supporting planned maintenance activities as well as emergent outages, events, inoperable equipment, and failures.
Development and ownership of transmission and substation practices and methods.
Delivering technical support in the areas of asset health, failure analysis, and relay protection misoperations.
Ensuring compliance to applicable NERC and State regulations pertaining to the maintenance of transmission line and substation assets.
Initiation and sponsorship of condition-based projects for transmission lines and substation equipment.
Managing transmission line inspection and maintenance programs.
Maintaining transmission line emergency restoration response plans and corresponding material stocking philosophies.

Oversight and coordination of transmission related industry engagement activities.

This position will provide leadership consistent with our core values and is charged with ensuring actions and goals align with the organization’s strategic direction.


Requirements include:

Lead with safety by controlling exposure for team and contracted support staff through personal behaviors, knowledge of safety management systems, and sponsorship of safety improvement initiatives.

Foster a diverse and inclusive team environment where all employees are encouraged to speak up, maintain a questioning attitude, and provide input on ways to improve work practices.
Establish and develop substantive working relationships with peers, staff and contractor partners creating an environment and implementing changes where needed to enhance FirstEnergy’s culture of safety, compliance, inclusion, accountability, and innovation.
Develop and monitor the performance of assigned staff, establishing performance requirements and personal development targets, monitor performance and provide executive direction for performance improvement and development.
Ensure the appropriate controls and resources are in place to build natural compliance with established regulatory requirements in maintenance, commissioning, and facility ratings.
Engage with Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), North American Transmission Forum (NATF), PJM, ReliabilityFirst (RF), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and State Regulatory Agencies as necessary. Through industry engagement identify continuous improvement opportunities and share best practices to achieve regulatory and reliability excellence.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and provide cross training to ensure uninterrupted services.
Develop, implement, and monitor work plans to achieve organizational mission, goals and performance measures.
Direct capital improvement programs and O&M efficiency initiatives.
Continuously review, implement, and modify internal policies, procedures, and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization.
Conduct occasional field visits to verify presence of safety and human performance controls, observe work methods, and provide targeted feedback.


Qualifications include:

Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical from a University with an ABET accredited undergrad program.
PE License required or ability and commitment to acquire within an agreed upon time frame.
Previous Manager level experience required.
Ten (10) years’ of progressively responsible experience in the electric utility industry, to include at least five (5) years of management experience in any one or combination of the following areas: Transmission, Utility Operations, Construction or Design Services.
Experience with electrical engineering fundamentals, substation and line equipment, protection systems, major equipment, design and construction, reliability performance monitoring, and portfolio processes preferred.
Accomplished and approachable leader, with a demonstrated track record of ethical behavior, safe operations excellence, and inclusive people leadership.
Ability to manage the departmental budget, staffing plan and execute strategic priorities.
A highly driven, self-motivated, and enthusiastic leader capable of communicating, motivating, and driving the workforce toward positive change and process improvement.
Possess strong communication skills capable of representing company strategy to all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong safety focus and driver of continuous improvement.
Keeps a tactical, strategic focus while leading and prioritizing department initiatives.
Comfortable with making independent and critical decisions.
Ability to lead, facilitate and/or participate in strategic planning and organizational design.

Demonstrates effective leadership skills in the delegation of task while maintaining disciplined processes and close follow-up.


Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.


Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards

Similar Jobs

company-logo

Director Transmission & Substation Services

FirstEnergy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Akron, OH
7 days ago
company-logo

Director Transmission Engineering

American Electric Power
Job Typefull_time
Salary
$183033 - $237941
Tulsa, OK
22 days ago
company-logo

Director Substation Operations, Construction & Electric Metering

NiSource
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$155400 - $233100
Merrillville, IN
2 days ago
company-logo

Director of Transmission Services

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC)
Job Typefull_time
 
Glen Allen, VA
3 days ago
company-logo

Director, Transmission Business Operations

Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$171680 - $171680
Johnson City, TX
12 days ago
company-logo

Substation/Transmission Oversight

K&A Engineering Consulting
Job Typefull_time
 
Charlotte, NC
1 day ago
company-logo

Director Electric Transmission

Puget Sound Energy
Salary
$168000 - $359400
Bellevue, WA
14 days ago
company-logo

Substation and Transmission Construction Inspector

Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$70080 - $70080
Johnson City, TX
15 days ago
company-logo

Substation and Transmission Construction Inspector

Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$70080 - $70080
Cedar Park, TX
15 days ago
company-logo

Vice President, Transmission & Substation

ENTRUST Solutions Group
Job Typefull_time
 
Houston, TX
14 days ago
company-logo

Director, Transmission Strategy

AES Corporation
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$176000 - $229500
Louisville, CO
21 days ago
company-logo

Director, Utility-Scale Development - Transmission & Interconnection

RWE
Job Typefull_time
Salary
$160000 - $240000
Austin, TX
17 days ago
company-logo

Work Planner-Transmission & Substations

Exelon
Job Typefull_time
Salary
$76800 - $105600
Lombard, IL
22 days ago
company-logo

Senior Advisor, Transmission/Substation Asset Strategy

Southern California Edison
Salary
$146700 - $220100
Pomona, CA
12 days ago
company-logo

Senior Advisor, Transmission/Substation Asset Strategy

Southern California Edison (SCE)
Job Typefull_time
Salary
$146700 - $220100
Pomona, CA
12 days ago
company-logo

Senior Director, Utility-Scale Development - Transmission & Interconnection

RWE
Job Typefull_time
Salary
$184000 - $275000
San Francisco, CA
17 days ago
company-logo

Electric Transmission or Substation Utility Project Manager

KLE, Inc.
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$100000 - $175000
Rocklin, CA
20 days ago
company-logo

Supervisor, Substation Electric Engineering Services

Pacific Gas and Electric
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$140000 - $238000
Oakland, CA
8 days ago
company-logo

Engineer -Substations & Transmission - Relay

Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.
Salary
$100000 - $130000
New York, NY
12 days ago
company-logo

Engineer -Substations & Transmission - Relay

Orange & Rockland Utilities
Salary
$100000 - $130000
United States
12 days ago

Trending Jobs

company-logo

Assistant General Manager, Navy Yard Electric Utility

PIDC
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$108000 - $108000
Philadelphia, PA
about 2 months ago
company-logo

Electrical Engineer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$55 - $75
Canonsburg, PA
4 months ago
company-logo

Division Order Analyst

Coronado Resources
Job TypeFull-time
 
Dallas, TX
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Accounts Payable Clerk

LPR Energy
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$65000 - $65000
Dallas, TX
about 2 months ago
company-logo

Division Order Landman

R. Lacy Services, Ltd.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Longview, TX
20 days ago
company-logo

contract landman

HPS Oil & Gas Properties
Job TypeFull-time
 
Lafayette, LA
4 months ago
company-logo

Oil and Gas Land and Title Analyst - SAM Associate II

Bank of America
Job TypeFull-time
 
Dallas, TX
2 months ago
company-logo

Attorney

Toeppich & Associates
Job TypeFull-time
 
Houston, TX
about 1 year ago
company-logo

Professional Landman

Penterra Services, LLC
Job TypeContract
 
Lovington, NM
13 days ago
company-logo

Contracts Administrator

Third Coast
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$70000 - $85000
Houston, TX
about 2 months ago
company-logo

Senior Landman

Greenlake Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Austin, TX
2 months ago
company-logo

Title Landman

Sustain Land Services
Job TypeFull-time
 
Norman, OK
3 months ago
company-logo

Electrical Designer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$45 - $60
Canonsburg, PA
4 months ago
company-logo

Landman

Stockyards Energy Land Services
Job TypeContract
 
Akiachak, TX
6 months ago
company-logo

Title Reviewer

Innovation Land Services
Job TypeFull-time
 
Pittsburgh, PA
4 months ago
company-logo

Oil and Gas Title Attorney

Oliva Gibbs PLLC
Job TypeFull-time
 
Houston, TX
about 2 months ago
company-logo

HSE Operations Manager

ProPetro Services, Inc
Job Typefull_time
 
Midland, TX
26 days ago
company-logo

Senior Division Order Analyst

Formentera
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$110000 - $130000
Austin, TX
about 1 year ago
company-logo

Mechanical/Piping Engineer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$55 - $75
Canonsburg, PA
4 months ago
company-logo

Financial Analyst

Third Coast
Job TypeFull-time
 
Houston, TX
4 months ago

Notice: The inclusion of job postings or company information on our platform does not imply endorsement, partnership, or affiliation. Listings may include publicly available roles from various sources, and companies shown may not have a direct relationship with Energy Hire.