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FIRSTENERGY SERVICE COMPANY Transmission Specialist - Transmission & Substation Services - Akron Fairlawn in Akron, Ohio

JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU]. This position will support FEU's NERC PRC-005 Maintenance Program and substation maintenance practices. PRC-005 is a NERC reliability standard that defines the requirements to ensure reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES). Specifically, PRC-005 is the maintenance program for FEU's protection systems, automatic reclosing, and sudden pressure relaying maintenance. Substation maintenance practices are technical documents that provide guidance on safe and effective maintenance and testing along with prescribed maintenance intervals. Candidates filling this position will support a variety of projects and initiatives associated with PRC-005 and the substation maintenance practices. The reporting location can be any of the FE facilities. The Candidate for this position is considered mobile, with most of the week working from home and the possibility of traveling to an FE facility on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities include: * Collaborating with internal staff, supervisors, and managers in PRC-005 related initiatives, meetings and discussions. * Reviewing and following up on maintenance orders to identify equipment issues or incomplete documentation. * Coordinating, facilitating, and managing PRC-005 related meetings, action items and presentations * Performing data analysis and risk reviews to support PRC-005 related controls as well as assisting in the development of new controls as required * Supporting regulatory investigations including developing, drafting, reviewing, and tracking self-report documentation and associated mitigations plans * Evaluating maintenance deferrals for compliance implications * Supporting PRC-005 audit preparation, execution and follow up as needed * Managing substation practices and other technical documents including tracking current and future practice revisions to align with the 3-year plan * Actively seek formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand departmental processes and procedures * Supporting the emergency plan through participation in assigned storm duties, including hazard responding. * Creating an environment of accountability and a sense of urgency for meeting agreed-upon expectations/deadlines * Willingness to travel throughout the FirstEnergy system including periodic overnight stays * Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of exposures, industry regulations, and operating experiences. Qualifications include: * Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Engineering Technology or equivalent is preferred OR closely related degree from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 3 years of related experience required. * In lieu of a degree, minimum of 5 years related experience required. Related experience may include regulatory compliance, utility experience, substation maintenance, protective relay experience, system planning, distributionApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjQ1MjU4LjEwNTA4QGZpcnN0ZW5lcmd5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

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