Transformer Repairman - Local 102-95 - Connellsville

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 Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

JOB SUMMARY:

Transformer Shop Transformer Technician B receives instructions and training in and performs routine duties associated with the operation of the transformer shop; effectively assists higher rated employees in the performance of such duties; and performs all other work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following minimum qualifications must be met in order to obtain and retain this classification:

- Knowledge and Skills: Ability to meet job knowledge and skill requirements will be determined by company interviews and/or tests. In addition to successfully passing the EEI CAST test administered by the Company, the qualifications for this position are listed below.

- Transformer Technician – Electrical experience required; Technical degree or certifications in electrical courses preferred.

- All employees hired into this classification will be required to complete and pass approximately 4 hours of courses per week for 16 weeks, total of approximately 64 hours, at West Moreland County Community College, WMCCC.

- Company will allow employees to complete courses at WMCCC on company time.

- Company will pay for expenses at WMCCC.

- 6 month right to return for employee and management is agreed upon. Employee must pass all courses at WCCC or will be returned to previous position regardless of timeframe.

- Work Characteristics: Ability to work safely and follow all Company Policies.

- Physical: Ability to climb and work off ladders and scaffolds and perform moderately heavy physical work. Must have vision corrected to 20-30 and pass color vision test.

- Mental: Ability to use individual initiative, ingenuity, and judgement in determining work to be performed. Must have ability to learn and perform the operations required to inspect, test, repair, and overhaul transformers, mobile substations, circuit breakers, line regulators, and perform all other shop/field related electrical and mechanical work.

- Clerical: Ability to write legibly and maintain accurate records and reports.

- Special: Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment. Must demonstrate a genuine interest in learning, through individual and cooperative efforts, all required duties of this classification.

WORKING HOURS:

Normally, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Overtime as required.

Required Duties:

- Load, unload and move equipment and other items using forklifts, trucks, cranes, rollers and other material handling equipment.

- Clean equipment and tools using pressure washers, steam cleaning and various cleaning chemicals.

- Perform all duties associated with painting equipment to include setting up the painting equipment, sanding/stripping, masking and painting.

- Assign company numbers and identification labels to equipment and tools.

- Make minor repairs to all equipment and tools coming through the shop.

- Inspect, overhaul, replace parts, test, service, repair and maintain single phase reclosers and single phase overhead and single phase pad mount transformers.

- Assist with duties associated with overhauling and repairing mobile substations. (Applicable only if a refurb is scheduled during the progression period)

- Sort and document incoming equipment and tools for the purpose of reconditioning or surplusing.

- With assistance from a Transformer Shop Transformer Technician A, perform duties associated with the set-up and operation of electrical equipment (TTR, HIPOT, and Megger) used to test the operation of any electrical distribution, transmission, and metering equipment.

- With assistance from a Transformer Shop Transformer Technician A, perform duties associated with the set-up and operation of high voltage test equipment.

- Inspect, repair, refinish and test various types of hotsticks and fiberglass products.

- Trace, repair, and renew circuit wiring on all distribution, transmission, and metering equipment

- Perform work of higher classification for the purpose of training.

GENERAL DUTIES:

1. Maintain tools, testing, and other equipment in good operating condition.

2. Keep work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.

3. Train and instruct lower rated employees.

4. Prepare complete and accurate reports and records.

5. Preform other miscellaneous job duties when assigned.

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.

Position Classification

Non-Exempt/Bargaining

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team