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... transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating ... The position is accountable for developing, managing, and monitoring the facilities operating ...
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence ... operating companies. Responsibilities Include: Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the ...
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence ... operating companies. Responsibilities Include: Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the ...
Transmission & Substation Services Engineer
Greensburg, PA · On-site
$90K - $115K/yr
FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of ... in other operating companies. Responsibilities Include: * Maintaining a safe workplace for ...
Transmission & Substation Services Engineer
Greensburg, PA · On-site
$90K - $115K/yr
FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of ... in other operating companies. Responsibilities Include: * Maintaining a safe workplace for ...
Director Wildfire Program Strategy & Analytics - FE Operations - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters
Akron, OH · On-site
... transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating ... Enterprise remit across all operating companies and service territories; influences capital ...
Director Wildfire Program Strategy & Analytics - FE Operations - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters
Akron, OH · On-site
... transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating ... Enterprise remit across all operating companies and service territories; influences capital ...
Engineer - Transmission & Substation Services
$95K - $121K/yr
About the Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of ... in other operating companies. Responsibilities Include: * Maintaining a safe workplace for ...
Engineer - Transmission & Substation Services
$95K - $121K/yr
About the Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of ... in other operating companies. Responsibilities Include: * Maintaining a safe workplace for ...
FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of ... Knowledge of Transmission and Distribution operation, maintenance and construction practices ...
FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of ... Knowledge of Transmission and Distribution operation, maintenance and construction practices ...
Director Ethics & Compliance - Ethics & Compliance - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters
Akron, OH · On-site
... of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a generating fleet ... operating companies. The team partners with Legal, Human Resources, Audit, Public Affairs ...
Director Ethics & Compliance - Ethics & Compliance - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters
Akron, OH · On-site
... of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a generating fleet ... operating companies. The team partners with Legal, Human Resources, Audit, Public Affairs ...
The selected candidates may report to any office location in the operating company footprint but ... FirstEnergy the scheduling and technical requirements for planned maintenance outages, transmission ...
The selected candidates may report to any office location in the operating company footprint but ... FirstEnergy the scheduling and technical requirements for planned maintenance outages, transmission ...
Customer Account Specialist III, IV or V - PA Customer Accounts and Local Engagement - Western PA
Erie, PA · On-site
$16.50 - $21.75/hr
The selected candidates may report to any office location in the operating company footprint but ... FirstEnergy the scheduling and technical requirements for planned maintenance outages, transmission ...
Customer Account Specialist III, IV or V - PA Customer Accounts and Local Engagement - Western PA
Erie, PA · On-site
$16.50 - $21.75/hr
The selected candidates may report to any office location in the operating company footprint but ... FirstEnergy the scheduling and technical requirements for planned maintenance outages, transmission ...
Manager Ethics & Compliance - Ethics & Compliance - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters
Akron, OH · On-site
... transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating ... FirstEnergy's operating companies. The team interacts with various functions to promote trust and ...
Manager Ethics & Compliance - Ethics & Compliance - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters
Akron, OH · On-site
... transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating ... FirstEnergy's operating companies. The team interacts with various functions to promote trust and ...
Line Troubleman - UP-2202 - PA Operations - Altoona
$16.50 - $20.25/hr
FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of ... Must possess skills in pole climbing in distribution and transmission, installing and removing ...
Line Troubleman - UP-2202 - PA Operations - Altoona
$16.50 - $20.25/hr
FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of ... Must possess skills in pole climbing in distribution and transmission, installing and removing ...
Collaborate closely with Transmission Planning, Operations, Circuit Ratings, Short Circuit Impedances, Forecasting, and FirstEnergy Operating Companies to gather data and accurately model anticipated ...
Collaborate closely with Transmission Planning, Operations, Circuit Ratings, Short Circuit Impedances, Forecasting, and FirstEnergy Operating Companies to gather data and accurately model anticipated ...
Transmission Specialist II - Transmission & Substation Services - Morristown Gen. Office
Morristown, NJ · On-site
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence ... in other operating companies. Responsibilities Include: • Maintaining a safe workplace for ...
Transmission Specialist II - Transmission & Substation Services - Morristown Gen. Office
Morristown, NJ · On-site
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence ... in other operating companies. Responsibilities Include: • Maintaining a safe workplace for ...
FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of ... Own and evolve FE's progression-school strategy (e.g., distribution line worker, transmission line ...
FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of ... Own and evolve FE's progression-school strategy (e.g., distribution line worker, transmission line ...
Providing technical analysis, monitoring systems, scheduling and/or authorizing FirstEnergy ... Knowledge of, or ability to learn Transmission and Distribution operation, maintenance and ...
Providing technical analysis, monitoring systems, scheduling and/or authorizing FirstEnergy ... Knowledge of, or ability to learn Transmission and Distribution operation, maintenance and ...
FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of ... Performing transmission modeling activities with the operating companies, other utilities ...
FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of ... Performing transmission modeling activities with the operating companies, other utilities ...
Gain working knowledge of the purpose, function and operating characteristics of electrical ... FirstEnergy the scheduling and technical requirements for planned maintenance outages, transmission ...
Gain working knowledge of the purpose, function and operating characteristics of electrical ... FirstEnergy the scheduling and technical requirements for planned maintenance outages, transmission ...
Engineer- TX Maintenance
Morristown, NJ · On-site
... transmission maintenance needs throughout the FirstEnergy footprint. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: * Work with operating companies and corporate personnel to ...
Engineer- TX Maintenance
Morristown, NJ · On-site
... transmission maintenance needs throughout the FirstEnergy footprint. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: * Work with operating companies and corporate personnel to ...
Engineer - Transmission & Substation Services
Cleveland, OH · On-site
$95K - $121K/yr
About the Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of ... in other operating companies. Responsibilities Include: * Maintaining a safe workplace for ...
Engineer - Transmission & Substation Services
Cleveland, OH · On-site
$95K - $121K/yr
About the Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of ... in other operating companies. Responsibilities Include: * Maintaining a safe workplace for ...
Commissioning and Substation Services Engineer
$92K - $117K/yr
... in other operating companies. Responsibilities Include: * Maintaining a safe workplace for ... FirstEnergy regional switchmen/technicians, transmission operations, design engineering, planning ...
Commissioning and Substation Services Engineer
$92K - $117K/yr
... in other operating companies. Responsibilities Include: * Maintaining a safe workplace for ... FirstEnergy regional switchmen/technicians, transmission operations, design engineering, planning ...
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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
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.
This position is within FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.
This position is located at the FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, Ohio
This position is responsible to oversee and coordinate the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of company facilities and assets. This role is responsible for managing support services staff and contractors, optimizing resources, and ensuring compliance with company standards, labor agreements, government regulations, and safety requirements to operate, maintain, and repair company assets to achieve maximum useful life and safe operation. This position determines the most effective use of employees, contractors, equipment, and materials to maintain facilities and operations including mechanical and electrical equipment, structures, and grounds, etc. The position is accountable for developing, managing, and monitoring the facilities operating budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources, evaluating expenditures, forecasting future financial needs, and ensuring that all facility-related work is performed within approved financial parameters. Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective facility operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervising operations and maintenance requirements of the assigned facilities in support of consistent operations and practices across all FirstEnergy buildings.
- Directing performance of work assignments for the locations assigned including breakdown maintenance, corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, room set-ups, service requests, jurisdictional inspections, and others as needed.
- Ensuring preventative maintenance and testing occurs as scheduled for facility equipment and systems.
- Owner of and responsible for all financial aspects of facilities operations, including budgeting, performance monitoring, accrual management, forecasting, cost control, compliance, and analyzing and correcting variances.
- Utilizing Facilities' work management systems to ensure compliance with procedures, practices, standards to complete projects efficiently and timely, to assure value added services with high customer satisfaction in support of FirstEnergy's business units.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations - building and life safety codes, OSHA, EPA, NEC, NFPA, etc. This includes Facility Disaster Recovery Plans and Emergency Evacuation procedures as well as supporting required fire drills.
- Actively promoting FirstEnergy's Leading with Safety, demonstrating a commitment to work in accordance with the Accident Prevention Handbook, safe work practices, construction standards, and rules.
- Implementing and administering safety programs and providing documentation of safety incidents and activities, including safety recognition and feedback to team members.
- Supervising, training, and developing personnel both represented and non-represented employees.
- Coordinating and monitoring work performed by outside contractors.
- Providing on-site direction of minor repair projects. Assuring that work is performed in accordance with contracts.
- Interfacing with other department and company personnel, customers, public, etc., in response to work requests and projects, as position requires.
- Reviewing and reporting to project staff on building condition assessments, project work and specific goals on a regular basis, including assisting withECAP inspections.
- Making facilities-related recommendations for the O&M and capital budgets.
- Monitoring facility conditions at assigned buildings to provide feedback on performance specifications regarding effective facility operations.
- Managing assigned facilities to perform efficiently and effectively to attain cost and building performance targets.
- Manage the input and completion, as appropriate, of projects into OPPM for area of responsibility.
- Actively oversee the initiation of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice approval and processing.
- Assisting with preparation of bid specifications, lead bid meetings and perform technical evaluations for contracted services.
- Operating within allocated budget. Providing mid-month budget variance and month-end budget projection.
- Initiate CIP and RAAD access for contactors and staff. Continually update access as required to maintain compliance requirements.
- Manage call out / On duty process for area(s) of responsibility.
- Successfully executing other projects and responsibilities, as required.
- Supporting FEU storm restoration activities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering or Engineering Technology, or a related field, supplemented with a minimum of six (6) years related experience or an associate degree in a technical maintenance field with a minimum of eight (8) years related experience preferred. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of ten (10) years' work experience in a related field. Related field or experience includes: Prior maintenance leadership experience, experience in facility operations or operational experience within the electric utility industry.
- At least two years supervisory experience preferred.
- Effective oral/written communications and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability to read, interpret and understand facilities electrical, architectural and engineering drawings.
- Aptitude in supervising employees in accordance with labor agreements.
- Excellent customer relations skills to effectively partner and communicate with customers at all levels of the organization.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout the FirstEnergy territory.
- Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours as required including emergency call outs and to direct staff or contractors in the event of a loss of a critical building system.
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 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 currently.
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all 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.
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Industry
Utilities
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Akron, OH, US
Year founded
1997