Transmission Specialist II-III

Job Description 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.

All employees who apply for a posted position must notify their supervisors that they have applied. Employees who have not been in their current positions for at least one year or who are in a position with specific requirements beyond one year, must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying.

This position will support FEU’s NERC PRC-005 Maintenance Program and substation maintenance practices. PRC-005 is a NERC reliability standard that defines the requirements to ensure reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES). Specifically, PRC-005 is the maintenance program for FEU’s protection systems, automatic reclosing, and sudden pressure relaying maintenance. Substation maintenance practices are technical documents that provide guidance on safe and effective maintenance and testing along with prescribed maintenance intervals. Candidates filling this position will support a variety of projects and initiatives associated with PRC-005 and the substation maintenance practices.

The reporting location can be any of the FE facilities.

Responsibilities Include

- Collaborating with internal staff, supervisors, and managers in PRC-005 related initiatives, meetings and discussions.

- Reviewing and following up on maintenance orders to identify equipment issues or incomplete documentation.

- Coordinating, facilitating, and managing PRC-005 related meetings, action items and presentations

- Performing data analysis and risk reviews to support PRC-005 related controls as well as assisting in the development of new controls as required

- Supporting regulatory investigations including developing, drafting, reviewing, and tracking self-report documentation and associated mitigations plans

- Evaluating maintenance deferrals for compliance implications

- Supporting PRC-005 audit preparation, execution and follow up as needed

- Managing substation practices and other technical documents including tracking current and future practice revisions to align with the 3-year plan

- Actively seek formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand departmental processes and procedures

- Supporting the emergency plan through participation in assigned storm duties, including hazard responding.

- Creating an environment of accountability and a sense of urgency for meeting agreed-upon expectations/deadlines

- Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of exposures, industry regulations, and operating experiences.

Qualifications Include

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Engineering Technology or equivalent is preferred OR closely related degree from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 3 years of related experience required.

- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 5 years related experience required. Related experience may include regulatory compliance, utility experience, substation maintenance, protective relay experience, system planning, distribution technician, distribution/transmission planning and scheduling

- Ability to develop effective working relationships with employees at all levels of FirstEnergy Corp.

- Superior written and verbal communication skills; Ability to effectively present subject matter to all levels of management and to outside stakeholders.

- Previous technical writing experience preferred.

- Experience in leading projects, process/project development, planning/analysis, and performance reporting is preferred.

- Demonstrate a questioning attitude to continue to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships

- Model active learning through continuing to develop breadth of knowledge, skills, and perspective

- Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines

- A working knowledge of electrical engineering, transmission substation equipment, transmission system protection and transmission system operations is preferred.

- A general knowledge of regulatory requirements from both state and federal agencies that impact the design, maintenance and operations of transmission and distribution substations is preferred.

- Knowledge of general compliance documentation and audit procedures as well as Regulatory audit processes is preferred.

- Familiarity with any or all is preferred: EMS / Cascade / PowerBase / RTS / iTOA (Outage Application) / Coupa / PowerBI / reading substation prints/schematics.

- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office).

- Must possess a safety culture and maintain a safe work environment for co-workers and the public.

- Minimal travel to company locations (may include overnight travel).

- Valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.

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.

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

FirstEnergy takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. In addition, your actual base salary will depend on various factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. The estimated pay range for this role is $85,850- $121,200. The pay range for certain locations, including the state of New Jersey, include a 20% differential to account for an increased cost of living, making the pay range $103,020 - $145,440.