Business Analyst - Transmission & Substation Services
About The Position
FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., is hiring a Business Analyst for its Commissioning Group within Transmission and Substation Services. The group provides field engineering services and technical support for the construction, testing, and commissioning of substation equipment up to and including 500kV. The Business Analyst helps coordinate and track commissioning schedules across the FirstEnergy footprint, monitor project progress, support supervisors' project needs, maintain commissioning documentation, and ensure project closeout is completed. The position may be based at any location within the FirstEnergy service territory and reports to the Testing and Technical Services group in Transmission and Substation Services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or a related discipline, plus 4 years of related work experience; alternatively, 7 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Sufficient knowledge of project management to ensure schedules are accounted for and maintained.
- Working knowledge of computer software necessary to fulfill job duties, including Microsoft Office; knowledge of FileNet, SAP, and Cascade.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytical ability.
- A safety-focused mindset and ability to maintain a safe work environment for coworkers and the public.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and schedules simultaneously and work effectively under deadlines, unexpected developments, scope changes, and work demands outside normal duties.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Strong organizational, computer, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to all aspects of safety and strengthen the safety commitment throughout the Transmission and Substation Services organization.
- Coordinate with TSS Commissioning Supervisors to ensure staffing for work across the entire service footprint.
- Verify contractor timesheets.
- Work with Testing and Technical Services and Project Management to track project movement, confirm data accuracy, and ensure all necessary documentation is submitted.
- Coordinate contractor onboarding with internal and external stakeholders to arrange access and equipment and ensure purchasing documents are in place.
- Ensure commissioning documentation is properly stored and project closeout is completed in a timely manner after project completion.
- Coordinate with Project Management and TSS Commissioning Supervisors to ensure timely completion of post-energization action items.
- Keep the monthly commissioning forecast and quarterly commissioning summary up to date.
- Assist with vendor monitoring compliance.
- Complete ad hoc requests as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
