Transmission Scheduler (OH & WV)

FirstEnergy

About the Opportunity

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

The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications.

Transmission Schedulers are responsible for maintaining the reliability of the Bulk Electric System during planned and unplanned outages. Employees at the entry level of this job family apply acquired education and experience to work situations and exercise independent judgment on basic projects and assignments. They provide support to management and higher level professionals.

Location: Akron OH or Fairmont WV

Responsibilities include:

• Processingswitchingrequestssubmitted byregions or project teams

• Analyzingoutagerequestsforcontingencies, reliability impacts, overloads, or switching limitations

• Maintainingcompliance withPJMoutagecoordinationrequirements

• Coordinatingoutageswithinternalandexternalsources

• Modeling scheduled outages inEMS/RTS toidentifycontingencies and/or overloads.Providing solutions to scheduling concerns

• Writingproceduresfortakingequipmentoutofservice,restoringserviceandtestenergizing

• ProvidesupporttoOperators regardingswitchingcontrols

• Providetechnicalsupporttocontrolcenters

• Administrationofdatabasesusedtosupportthecontrolcenters

• Preparingscheduling reportsforoperating companies

• Supports emergency and storm response activities, including extended-hour operations

An employee hired at the Transmission Scheduler II or Ill level will be expected to perform all of the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner. Further, the Transmission Scheduler II or Ill level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those above

• Recommendandimplementimprovementstoworkprocesses

• Recommendandimplementsolutionstomoderatelycomplexissuesandassignments

Qualifications at the Transmission Scheduler I level include:

• AssociateDegreeinElectricalEngineeringorrelatedtechnicalfieldisrequired

• 0-2years ofrelatedexperience isrequired.Related experience may include experience intechnical writing, scheduling, maintenance, or operations

• Workssafelyaccordingtocompanypoliciesandprocedures

• BasicunderstandingofTransmission SystemOperationsprocedures,policies,practices

• Strongwrittenandoralcommunicationsskillsrequired

• Strongteamworkandinterpersonalskillsrequired

• Stronganalyticalabilitiesinvolvingcomplexproblems;exercisesoundjudgment

• Strongleadershipandorganizationalskills

• AbilitytolearntheEnergy Delivery Outage application,Transmission Outagedatabase,EMS,Microsoft Office, SORS, eDART, FileNet,

• Deliverquality,accurateworkwithinestablisheddeadlines

Qualifications at the Transmission Scheduler II level include all the above plus :

• AssociateDegreeinElectricalEngineeringorrelatedtechnicalfieldisrequired

• 2-3years ofrelatedexperience isrequired.Related experience may include experience intechnical writing, scheduling, maintenance, or operations

• StrongunderstandingofTransmission SystemOperationsprocedures, policies,practices

• Excellentteamworkandinterpersonalskills

• Excellentanalyticalabilitiesinvolvingcomplexproblems; exercisesoundjudgment

• Proficient inEnergyDeliveryOutageapplication, Transmission Outage database,EMS,MicrosoftOffice, SORS, eDART, FileNet

Qualifications at the Transmission Scheduler Ill level include all the above plus:

• AssociateDegreeinElectricalEngineeringorrelatedtechnicalfieldisrequired

• 3-4yearsofrelatedexperienceisrequired

• In-depthunderstandingofTransmission SystemOperationsprocedures,policies,practices

• Excellentwrittenandoralcommunications skills

• Excellentanalyticalabilitiesinvolvingcomplexproblems; exercisesoundjudgment

• Strongleadershipandorganizationalskills

• TechnicalexpertinEnergyDeliveryOutageapplication,Transmission Outagedatabase,EMS,Microsoft Office, SORS, eDART, FileNet

Qualifications at the Transmission Scheduler IV level include:

• AssociateDegreeinElectricalEngineeringorrelatedtechnicalfieldisrequired

• 5-6years ofrelatedexperience isrequired.Related experience may include experience intechnical writing, scheduling, maintenance, or operations

• Workssafelyaccordingtocompanypoliciesandprocedures

• In-depth understanding of Transmission System Operations procedures, policies, practices

• Excellent written and oral communications skills

• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Excellent analytical abilities involving complex problems; exercise sound judgment.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills

• Technical expert in Energy Delivery Outage application, Transmission Outage database, EMS, Microsoft Office, SORS, eDART, and FileNet

• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines

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

Exempt