Distribution Specialist

ABOUT THE COMPANY

FirstEnergy (www.firstenergycorp.com) is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. A Fortune 250 company, its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. Its seven electric utility operating companies comprise the nation’s fifth largest investor-owned electric system, based on 4.5 million customers served within a 36,100-square-mile area of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and its generation subsidiaries control more than 14,000 megawatts of capacity. 

 

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Energy Delivery has an available position in Transmission Line Maintenance in the General Office, Akron, Ohio. Overall responsibility of this position is to support FirstEnergy's Operating Regions in the maintenance of Transmission lines and Transmission rights-of-way.

Duties of this position include: Schedule and monitor helicopter inspections and patrols of Transmission lines; schedule and monitor inspection and treatment of in-service wood poles; report Transmission line problems and defects to responsible groups for repairs; schedule and monitor repairs performed by helicopter contractors; procure materials required for Transmission line repairs; investigate right-of-way encroachments and coordinate response to property owners, developers, communities, etc.; maintain/create maps, databases, reports, etc. of Transmission line facilities and activities; assist the System Control Centers and Regions with Transmission line outage investigations; research and provide Transmission line engineering data to operating Regions; assist the operating Regions with storm damage restoration; create cost estimates of miscellaneous Transmission line repair projects; participate in special projects as assigned or directed by Supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education; experience with design or maintenance of overhead Transmission and/or Distribution lines; knowledge and experience of FirstEnergy's Material-Procurement Practices; knowledge of FirstEnergy's Transmission Construction Standards; knowledge and application of FirstEnergy's Safety Practices good working knowledge of various computer applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, SAP, "Streets and Trips," (GIS View, etc.); effective oral and written communications; ability to meet customers, property owners, contractors, developers, etc. in tactful, courteous, and diplomatic manner; ability to work in a group setting; has personal vehicle and a valid driver's license.

 

BENEFITS

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) with matching and performance bonuses, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our Web site at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. "

 

*FirstEnergy Corp. proudly supports Affirmative Action. FirstEnergy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FirstEnergy Corp. is committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Unable to sponsor or transfer H1 visas at this time