Distribution Tech - PA LTIIP, Met-Ed

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 for an open position with FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

The Distribution Tech (LTIIP) position provides LTIIP contract designer scorecard performance tracking support to the LTIIP Design leadership team for FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA).

This position can be located at any service center in the Met-Ed service territory, and Penelec service centers within 1 hour distance from Met-Ed locations. 

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Establishing scorecards for LTIIP contract designers and tracking the achievement of agreed-upon LTIIP design expectations and deadlines with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Services (LTIIP Distribution Design) on the progress of internal and external stakeholders with achievement of agreed-upon LTIIP design expectations and deadlines. 
• Supporting the LTIIP design process and assisting the PA LTIIP Design leadership team in efficiently executing the annual LTIIP design plan.
• Supporting LTIIP design continuous improvement for FE PA.
• Preparing budget Items (RPA - Request for Project Authorization, ECAT's- Energy Delivery Capital Allocation Tool) for LTIIP work as needed.
• Demonstrating dedication to social responsibility through community involvement.
• Supporting the FirstEnergy hazard and damage assessment storm processes, including performing the duties of Hazard Responder, Damage Assessor, Hazard Dispatcher, or Damage Assessment Dispatcher as needed.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline and 2 - 6 years’ related work experience are required.
• OR high school diploma or equivalent and minimum 5 to 7 years’ related work experience are required.  Related work experience includes knowledge of planning/scheduling of work, construction and maintenance practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment and tools which would be used to determine the resources necessary to perform construction and maintenance work activities.
• Develops knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC), and Customer Guide for Electric Services (CGES).
• Understands the Company’s Accident Prevention Handbook and Manual of Operations and its practical application in the workplace.
• Self-motivated and able to balance competing priorities. 
• Provides quality customer service, both internally and externally.
• Possesses solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Experienced with PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook, SAP, GIS, CREWS, and database query tools.
• Access to a personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required and possesses a valid driver’s license.

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

Non-Exempt 

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team