Transmission Specialist

About the Opportunity:

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

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:

• 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.

All employees must have an account to use a FirstEnergy computer to apply for jobs. If you do not know if you have an account, please contact the IT Service Desk at 330-315-4357, Option 1 - 1 for assistance.

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 $79,475-$145,800. 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 $95,370-$174,960.