Circuit Reliability Coordinator - Parkersburg / Gassaway / Fairlea, WV

FirstEnergy • Parkersburg, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an open position with the Monongahela Power Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

The Circuit Reliability Coordinator position performs circuit analysis, reporting and inspection work for the Distribution function of the Company.

The reporting location for this on site position can be the Parkersburg Service Center in Parkersburg, WV, the Gassaway Service Center in Gassaway, WV or the Fairlea Service Center in Fairlea, WV.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline and 0 to 4 years related work experience are required.
• OR high school diploma or equivalent and minimum 2 to 5 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Planning, scheduling and performing Electrical Service and Safety Standards (ESSS) inspection activities annually.
• Performing regulated PUC-driven ESSS circuit inspections in the field.
• Performing circuit inspections and patrols for maintenance programs, condition work, proposed projects, and AEC/regulatory required projects in the field including foot patrols of line sections that are otherwise inaccessible.
• Initiating follow up work for repairs needed in SAP (DX notifications) and release to customer request work scheduling (CREWS).
• Working with Engineering and the Line Shops on resolving reliability issues.
• Utilizing geographical information system (GIS)/Gatekeeper Distribution Line Inspections (DLI) software to input inspection results by site for ESSS automated inspections performed with MDT/TOUGHBOOK tool.
• Assisting with ESSS Inspection Program audits performed by the Corporate Internal Auditing Group or Corporate Operations Services Groups.
• Following up on concerns and issues discovered during ESSS activities. Providing support to Line Supervisors and Planners with ESSS responsibilities to help ensure that all Operating Company, Corporate Regulatory, and PUC requirements are met.
• Creating new processes to integrate ESSS inspection/repair activities with other on-going Operating Company activities as necessary.
• Updating recloser records and addressing missing/incorrect information in SAP and GIS following ESSS inspections.
• Following up with Mapping and Records group on any required GIS changes resulting from ESSS inspection activities.
• Providing field support for contractors completing groundline pole inspections, with material, access issues etc.
• Participating in joint field audits of contractors completing groundline pole inspections.
• Assisting during emergencies and storm-related activities and travel to various off-site locations as well as FirstEnergy office locations, training facilities and customer sites, when requested.

Benefits

• 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
• skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees