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Job Summary:
FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility dedicated to integrity, safety, and operational excellence. The Business Technician plays a critical role in managing contractor access for Transmission & Distribution projects, ensuring compliance with policies and actively participating in system enhancements.
Responsibilities:
• Review contractor onboarding documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Independently utilize data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Empower, and RAAD to verify 100% contractor onboarding compliance.
• Analyze information from internal and external stakeholders to determine required logical, physical, and network access.
• Collaborate with FE managers and internal teams to establish appropriate access levels for each contractor.
• Coordinate with the FE IT Department to ensure laptops are built with correct programs and validated access.
• Request and summarize physical and network access approvals for contractors.
• Coordinate equipment delivery and provide contractors with clear instructions for use.
• Track expired background checks and coordinate with vendors to obtain updated documentation.
• Follow all internal security procedures related to contractor background checks and compliance.
• Research, develop, and maintain Excel-based access templates to ensure consistent access aligned with contractor roles and job descriptions.
• Update templates as system access requirements evolve.
• Create new templates for newly identified contractor roles.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for contractor onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Identify and document FE systems utilized by each contractor role.
• Use QlikView and Excel (including pivot tables) to analyze contractor physical access levels.
• Validate analysis results with leadership and update RAAD as needed to ensure compliance.
• Review and validate required training completion using reports from Map My Learning, QlikView, and Excel.
• Serve as an internal consultant during the development of FE applications such as CIMS, FERA, and Unifier.
• Conduct extensive system testing to ensure functional accuracy and readiness before organizational rollout.
• Act as the primary department responsible for developing and maintaining FIM roles across contractor classifications.
• Review and approve requested access in a timely manner.
• Analyze granted access to improve overall accuracy and effectiveness of access templates.
• Lead contractor training sessions focused on accessing critical systems and accounts (e.g., TCA, SECVAULT).
• Ensure all equipment and system access are functional prior to field deployment.
• Develop, update, and maintain training materials and curriculum.
• Monitor training completion to ensure all new contractors meet requirements before entering the field.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline is required with a minimum of 2 years related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 5 years of related experience is required.
• Relevant work experience including financial analysis, accounting, and financial reporting required.
• High Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Strong analytical and data validation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organization and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive access and compliance-related information.
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert for technical systems and access processes.
Preferred:
• Advanced degree a plus.
Company:
We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Akron, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.