Transmission Specialist - Major Equipment

Transmission Specialist - Major Equipment

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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. There are 3 positions available and must be located in the Akron, OH or Greensburg, PA office. Travel to manufacturing facilities and FE substation facilities should also be expected.

Responsibilities

• Support the timely processing, ordering and tracking of major substation equipment.
• Review and approve engineering drawings; issue orders and change orders; analyze material needs.
• Interact with vendors and coordinate communication.
• Manage delivery schedules and ensure timely flow of information to vendors.
• Collaboration with other Transmission Specialists, Business Analysts, Administrative Assistants and Engineers to process equipment orders.
• Perform demand analysis to capture current and future equipment needs.
• Monitor spares inventory and identify opportunities to cycle unused equipment into construction.
• Train less experienced employees within and outside the Transmission Specialist job family.
• Assist equipment engineers or outside consultants with factory evaluation.
• Frequent field visits to gather feedback from field operations and Construction Site Coordination.
• Participate in factory evaluation, factory acceptance testing and other vendor engagements.
• Co-ordinate with Engineering Standards, TSS, TPP and others to refine or add new equipment specifications.
• Engage with vendors and FE stakeholders to appropriately manage deliveries as needed.

Qualifications

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes 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, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Design

Industries

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

Equal Employment Opportunity

FirstEnergy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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