Supervisor Distribution System Operations - NJ Distribution Operations

FirstEnergy•Holmdel Township, NJ

1d•$145,350 - $205,200•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with Jersey Central Power & Light, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. It directly oversees, mentors, and supports Regional Distribution System Operations personnel responsible for daily real-time activities at New Jersey’s Distribution Control Center in Holmdel/Morristown, NJ. The regular schedule is on site Monday through Friday. The role has direct supervisory and management responsibility, including outage coordination and engineering review and approval for JCP&L Distribution Control Centers. The position is responsible for safe and reliable distribution operations, including oversight of field crews, real-time dispatch and system analysis, outage data review and approval, employee performance management, and coordination of service restoration and emergency response. Weekend or extended-day work is required, and the supervisor must be available for storm work during severe weather. The estimated pay range is $145,350–$205,200. Actual base pay may vary based on location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering, preferably electrical engineering, and at least 3 years of related work experience; alternatively, a high school diploma and 5 years of relevant work experience.
Related experience may include line or substation field work, engineering experience, or military-related or leadership experience.
Demonstrated leadership in operational supervision or dispatching duties.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to process information accurately and promptly.
Ability to perform analytical calculations accurately, including voltage drops, transformer loading, and circuit loading.
Knowledge of the equipment and principles involved in operating all components of the electrical system.
Knowledge of FirstEnergy information systems related to dispatching activities.
Knowledge of clearance and switching (lockout/tagout) procedures for safely removing and restoring lines and electrical equipment, as described in the Manual of Operations.
Experience safely operating electrical equipment while maintaining reliable, quality customer service.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to present oneself professionally.
Knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must reside within an acceptable proximity of the reporting location due to job-related requirements.

Responsibilities

Maintain a high level of safety commitment in day-to-day functions.
Supervise activities, including directing field crews in the operation and maintenance of the electrical distribution system.
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for real-time dispatch operations.
Supervise real-time use of ADMS, SCADA, DMS, contingency analysis, and system analysis resources to assess system conditions.
Conduct mid-year and year-end employee performance reviews.
Provide ongoing feedback and coaching, and discuss employee development opportunities, performance issues, and changes throughout the year.
Initiate, conduct, and provide expert and timely assistance with investigations of reliability, safety conditions, and incidents, working with Energy Delivery, FirstEnergy regional operations, transmission operations, and neighboring utility regions.
Develop contingency plans for prioritizing service restoration.
Assist in or develop emergency plans for storm-related interruptions, equipment failures, or labor unrest.
Supervise maintenance of operating documentation, records, and operator shift schedules.
Participate in operational and other meetings at the General Office.
Work weekends or extended days and be available for storm work during severe weather.
Supervise the review and approval of outage data.