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FirstEnergy

Investor-owned electric utility focusing on distribution

Director, Utility Operations - PA Operations, State College Service Center

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeState College, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • At least 10 years of progressive electric utility experience, including at least 5 years in management.
  • Experience in utility operations, construction, engineering, transmission/distribution, or related functions.
  • Strong leadership, financial, and technical acumen.
  • Ability to lead large teams, manage labor relations, and drive organizational change.
  • Knowledge of utility operations, engineering, maintenance, and system planning.
  • Knowledge of regulatory, environmental, and reliability requirements.
  • Knowledge of budgeting, capital planning, and contract management.
  • Knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining administration.
  • Knowledge of strategic planning, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ability to make strategic and analytical decisions.
  • Ability to lead and manage change.
  • Knowledge of regulatory and operational compliance.
  • Ability to build relationships and communicate.
  • Problem-solving ability and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee 24/7 electric utility operations for a designated service area, leading distribution line operations and ensuring safe, reliable, cost-effective electricity delivery, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational sustainability.
  • Manage transmission and distribution construction and maintenance programs in partnership with engineering and operations teams.
  • Oversee emergency response activities.
  • Manage capital and operations and maintenance budgets.
  • Lead capital project execution.
  • Maintain relationships with regulators, public officials, customers, and community stakeholders.
  • Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, inclusion, and accountability.
  • Manage utility operations, maintenance, construction, and reliability performance.
  • Develop and execute operational strategies, budgets, and capital improvement plans.
  • Lead, coach, and develop managers, supervisors, and staff.
  • Ensure regulatory, environmental, and reliability compliance.
  • Collaborate with union leadership and stakeholders to support operational excellence.
  • Drive continuous improvement, workforce planning, and process standardization.
  • Oversee contractor performance and resource allocation.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA or Professional Engineer (PE) credential is preferred.

About the Company

FirstEnergy

Investor-owned electric utility focusing on distribution

FirstEnergy is an investor-owned electric utility that distributes electricity through its network of distribution companies. It focuses on delivering power to customers by maintaining and operating the grid, including power generation and energy services. The company uses an outage management system to let customers report and track outages, enabling faster identification and resolution of service disruptions. Customers manage their accounts through online portals that offer electronic billing (eBill) and multiple payment options. Mon Power, a subsidiary, serves about 395,000 customers in West Virginia, illustrating the scale of its operations. Compared with competitors, FirstEnergy emphasizes reliability, a large, integrated utility footprint, and digital tools for customers and outage management. Its goal is to provide dependable electric service, maintain and improve grid reliability, grow its customer base, and efficiently deliver energy services across its service territories.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Akron, OH
Founded
1997

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