Distribution Project Coordinator

FirstEnergy • Clarksburg, WV

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About The Position

This is an open position with Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This is a full-time, on-site position located in either Clarksburg, WV. This position is responsible for short-range planning and scheduling operational processes, analyzing results, and supporting the implementation of process improvements with an eye on maximizing operational productivity and efficiency associated with FirstEnergy's work management system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline + 1-2 years related work experience.
• In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, minimum of 3 years related work experience is required.
• Related work experience includes customer service, knowledge of planning/scheduling/prioritizing of work, and construction and maintenance practices.
• Professionalism to work with engineer and management personnel, as well as interface and work cooperatively with customers, contractors, and the general public.
• Self-motivated and able to multitask and balance competing priorities.
• Possess solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of SAP, geographical information system (GIS), customer request work scheduling (CREWS), CLICK, power outage reporting system (PowerOn), computer aided drafting (CAD/AutoCAD), and Energy Delivery Outage Application.
• Experience with database query tools.
• Gain knowledge of planning/scheduling best practices, processes, and tools.
• Gain knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), Customer Guide for Electric Services (CGES).
• Gain an understanding of the Company's Accident Prevention Handbook and Manual of Operations.
• Gain knowledge of the purpose, function, and operating characteristics of equipment, distribution design, residential, commercial, and utility electrical distribution systems.
• Must have personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Assist in providing reliable support to operations supervision by planning and scheduling activities, managing the work queue, staffing, equipment, materials, tools, switching orders, permits, work package instructions, etc.
• Assist supervision in establishing work commitment dates and expedite projects when necessary.
• Reflect lines employees crewing and vehicle assignments in CLICK and dispatch work daily to assigned crews.
• Utilize CLICK to create the troubleman/serviceman schedule and assign work.
• Participate in interactions with internal/external customers on inquiries concerning construction and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate work request activities with the appropriate groups to establish job start and completion dates.
• Aid in performing pre-construction work request assessments to facilitate optimal resource utilization.
• Ensure UG Utility locates are completed.
• Ensure switching/hold offs are completed.
• Develop a firm two-week plan of assigned operations center activities, and a one-month projection of anticipated future activities.
• Manage time and priorities, and update management on work in progress, backlog of work, section productivity and all other applicable status updates.
• Assist management by providing technical reports and metrics to ensure compliance with FirstEnergy practices and procedures.
• Interpret report analysis and prepare recommendations based on analysis.
• Collaborate with Consolidated Planning regarding alignment between the actual work and the budgeted annual work plan.
• Follow existing processes and improvement practices to develop and support appropriate documentation, communication, and training.
• Discuss work to be performed with operations team to address special needs, equipment, vehicles, flaggers, and review prints when necessary.
• Plan and schedule accelerated/service work.
• Assist during emergencies and storm-related activities and travel to various off-site locations.
• Attend all required regulatory training.
• Provide day to day support to supervision and other employees on assigned activities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution.
• 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
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree