Facility Operations Specialist - PA

FirstEnergy • Erie, PA

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About The Position

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This position is responsible for coordinating the planning, monitoring, controlling and/or execution of facility projects throughout the assigned region within the FirstEnergy service area. This includes responsibility for coordinating multiple phases of projects from programming, design, budgeting, scheduling, construction, commissioning, and close-out with internal and external partners to see all projects through to completion and closeout. In addition, the position reviews and maintains corporate service specifications and manages multiple project deliverables simultaneously. This position supports the Supervisor, Facility Operations in the scheduling and execution of preventative maintenance for facility assets, and the planning of capital and O&M budgets and spending. The position must maintain a safe work environment and support a workplace of respect, appreciation, and acceptance for everyone. This position is based out of the Erie, PA location.

Requirements

• A 2-year degree in Engineering, Interior Design, Architecture, Business, Finance, Construction Management, or a closely related degree along with 0 to 2 years of related work experience is required. In lieu of a degree, a minimum 3 years of direct, related experience is required.
• A general understanding of documenting processes and procedures.
• Effective oral/written communications and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand facilities architectural and engineering drawings.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Effective organizational and prioritization skills.
• Customer relations skills to effectively partner and communicate with customers at all levels of the organization.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout the FirstEnergy territory.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating a strong commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Coordinating the design, construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of company facilities, and including substation facilities where required, through the utilization of internal resources, contractors, or contracted services.
• Providing expertise, mentoring, and coaching for team members to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Actively participating in, promoting, and working safely to advance FirstEnergy’s Leading with Safety. This includes communicating and ensuring compliance with the Contractor Safety Guidelines.
• Coordinating the activity of FirstEnergy’s personnel and contractors in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and facilities while setting priorities to ensure cost effective and safe completion of work (includes new construction, expansion, renovation, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and break-down maintenance).
• Creating and modifying specifications and managing contracts to construct, operate and maintain buildings/facilities.
• Ensuring work is completed to specification and accurately billed.
• Providing support to the Supervisor, Facility Operations with respect to major projects, move requests, maintenance, and planning.
• Coordinating with the Environmental group to ensure facilities meet all aspects of environmental compliance.
• Provide support to the Supervisor, Facility Operations with the Facilities Capital and O&M budgets.
• Identifying and participating in the analysis of cost savings and efficiency opportunities related to facility processes, procedures, and costs.
• Building and fostering strong communication and relationships with facility occupants and leadership.
• Annually assessing the condition of all facilities, identifying capital and O&M projects required for the next ten years.
• Employing knowledge of operations to provide a forward-looking perspective that focuses on opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Traveling to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner (at times this could be extensive with overnight stays); Working outside regular business hours, as required.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree