Transmission Specialist

FirstEnergy•Akron, OH

6h•$79,475 - $174,960

About The Position

This position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., supports FEU’s NERC PRC-005 Maintenance Program and substation maintenance practices. PRC-005 defines reliability requirements for the Bulk Electric System and covers maintenance of protection systems, automatic reclosing, and sudden pressure relaying. Substation maintenance practices provide guidance for safe and effective maintenance and testing, including prescribed maintenance intervals. The role supports projects and initiatives related to PRC-005 and these technical practices. The reporting location may be any FE facility.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or an equivalent field, or a closely related degree from an ABET-accredited institution, with at least 3 years of related experience; alternatively, at least 5 years of related experience without a degree.
Related experience may include regulatory compliance, utility experience, substation maintenance, protective relay experience, system planning, distribution technician work, or distribution/transmission planning and scheduling.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with employees at all levels of FirstEnergy Corp.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present subject matter effectively to all levels of management and outside stakeholders.
Demonstrated questioning attitude, willingness to learn, ability to produce results, and ability to strengthen relationships.
Ability to engage in active learning and continue developing breadth of knowledge, skills, and perspective.
Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Commitment to safety and maintaining a safe work environment for coworkers and the public.
Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Previous technical writing experience.
Experience leading projects, process or project development, planning and analysis, and performance reporting.
Working knowledge of electrical engineering, transmission substation equipment, transmission system protection, and transmission system operations.
General knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements affecting the design, maintenance, and operation of transmission and distribution substations.
Knowledge of compliance documentation, audit procedures, and regulatory audit processes.
Familiarity with any or all of EMS, Cascade, PowerBase, RTS, iTOA (Outage Application), Coupa, PowerBI, or reading substation prints and schematics.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal staff, supervisors, and managers on PRC-005 initiatives, meetings, and discussions.
Review and follow up on maintenance orders to identify equipment issues or incomplete documentation.
Coordinate, facilitate, and manage PRC-005 meetings, action items, and presentations.
Perform data analysis and risk reviews to support PRC-005 controls, and assist in developing new controls as needed.
Support regulatory investigations by developing, drafting, reviewing, and tracking self-report documentation and mitigation plans.
Evaluate maintenance deferrals for compliance implications.
Support PRC-005 audit preparation, execution, and follow-up.
Manage substation practices and other technical documents, including tracking revisions in line with the three-year plan.
Seek formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand departmental processes and procedures.
Support the emergency plan by participating in assigned storm duties, including hazard response.
Promote accountability and urgency in meeting agreed-upon expectations and deadlines.
Maintain a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based on knowledge of exposures, industry regulations, and operating experience.