Equipment Engineer - Asset & Records Control

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

8h • $84,150 - $142,560

About The Position

This position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., may be located anywhere in the FE territory. It analyzes transmission system reliability performance data, determines root causes of reliability issues, and identifies and coordinates solutions through implementation. The role also supports emergency planning through assigned storm duties, which may include hazard response and/or dispatch.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, or BSME) from an ABET-accredited institution, or an accepted alternative: a Professional Engineer (PE) license; a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited institution; or a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or a technical field from a non-ABET institution plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited bachelor's program.
• At least 2 years of engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to continue learning and growing, work across FirstEnergy, and deliver results.

Nice To Haves

• Civil Engineering degree.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate.
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering, transmission substation equipment, transmission system protection, and transmission system operations.
• Prior experience with root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and/or statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Initiate collection of data and information required for transmission system reliability analysis.
• Organize transmission reliability data to facilitate analysis.
• Perform formal, rigorous analyses to determine the causes of transmission system events.
• Perform statistical analyses to identify primary drivers adversely affecting transmission system reliability.
• Develop and maintain metrics comparing FE transmission system reliability with applicable industry standards.
• Recommend management and target levels for FE transmission system reliability performance relative to industry norms.
• Work with Planning & Protection, Engineering, and other groups to identify options and recommend projects and initiatives to improve FE transmission system reliability.
• Coordinate and champion reliability improvement projects through inclusion in the transmission portfolio.
• Develop and deliver leadership presentations on status updates and project justifications.
• Champion and coordinate transmission reliability improvement initiatives through completion.
• Support the emergency plan through assigned storm duties, including hazard response and/or dispatch.

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