Engineer, Asset Operations

FirstEnergy•Akron, OH

About The Position

The primary function of this position will be to support the functions of the CAET facility. This position will be responsible for developing operating standards, cyber security baselines and test procedures for new and existing protective relays and other operational technology cyber assets across FirstEnergy’s Bulk Electric Transmission System. This position will also be responsible for monitoring software and firmware patch releases, testing the patches for applicability on the FE Transmission System and developing software and firmware upgrade deployment and testing plans for the above mentioned cyber assets. This position will also support other functions within the Asset Operations organization including the addition and maintenance of devices to FE’s interactive remote connectivity platform, supporting the remote gathering and storage of on-line transmission apparatus monitoring devices for use within the engineering groups as well as the Asset Health Center application and supporting the transmission capital portfolio development as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required.
Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.
Minimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required.
Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.
Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering
minimum of 7 (seven) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Engineering is preferred.
A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

Working with the Transmission & Substation Services Department, develop new or refined relay test routines and protocols
Assisting in the development of new or in the modification of existing maintenance practices to address changing technology, new equipment types, improved test and diagnostic methods, regulatory changes, etc.
Working with FE IT Department, recommend design standard changes to the IT/OT interfaces within FE Bulk Electric Transmission System assets where applicable.
Maintain the integrity and cyber security of FE’s transmission operational technology cyber assets across the FE Bulk Electric Transmission System.
Evaluate manufacturer’s, vendor’s and industry wide announcements for cyber vulnerabilities and feature enhancements of FE’s Bulk Transmission Operational Technology Cyber Assets.
Working with the vendors and the IT department on the mitigation of any vulnerabilities identified.
Monitor industry trends and international design standards pertaining to cyber security of protective relaying and other transmission substation operational technology and recommend design standard changes where applicable.
Working with the Work Force Development Department to develop training material for new and existing operational technology being deployed on the FE Bulk Electric Transmission System.
Recommending Transmission Reliability Enhancement projects.
Provide transmission portfolio support through spare equipment management and equipment replacement recommendations
Assisting in performing Forensic, Apparent Cause and Root Cause analyses, including formally documenting findings through the preparation of technical reports and presentations
Assisting in the education of others on technical subject matters and in the improvement of technical programs and process effectiveness.
Conducting technical research and analyzing highly complex data
Recommend and implement technical solutions to complex issues and assignments.
Independently anticipating and meeting internal/external technical needs.
Deriving business requirements from various internal and external stakeholders to develop solutions, processes, and procedures.
Developing process improvements and efficiencies to improve work products.
Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements.
Providing a high level of customer service, continuous support, and proactive involvement to leadership and fellow peers surrounding technical subject matter, analyzing and interpreting test data, maintenance records, and SAP cost data.
Working with Cascade and Maintenance Compliance personnel and IT organization as needed.
Providing support to FEU personnel on information and /or reports related to Substation Assets.
Actively seeking ways to build challenge and add value within scope of assignments.
Consistently anticipating and delivering results.
Providing advice, education, and encouragement to others.
Aiding during emergencies and storm related activities.
Performing Business Unit system administration and performance monitoring.
Support users of the Crossbow application.
Support commissioning of new devices at substations.
Recommending improvements to strategy, application usage and process.