Supervisor, Regional Operations - Freehold, NJ GOE08.0355

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. FirstEnergy¡¦s Strategic Vision: To be the leading retail energy and related service supplier in our region; To be the preferred choice for total customer solutions; To be our shareholders¡¦ choice for long-term growth and investment value; and continue to be a Company committed to safety and driven by the skills, diversity, and character of its employees. About the Opportunity This position is accountable to direct and supervise employees engaged in complex construction, maintenance, repair, testing and operation of Transmission & Distribution facilities, and office and service buildings. Monitor the activities of employees and enforce conformance to established work practices and methods (Preferred Practices Manual, Accident Prevention Handbook, Safety Specifications and Construction Standards). Implement instruction and training of section employees in the established work practices and methods utilized throughout the department. Request and coordinate the availability of necessary equipment tools, materials and supplies required. Coordinate work with other departments and schedule construction, maintenance, repair or test work. Monitor and document work habits. Counsel employees, recommend corrective actions required to meet performance standards and acknowledge good work and work habits. Administer Company and Regional Absenteeism Management Program and Regional Safety Plan.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent as well as specialized training or equivalent work experience.

An advanced level of knowledge and experience in operations, repair and construction of assigned Transmission and Distribution area.

Knowledge of applied electricity to include AC and DC electrical circuits and equipment.

Knowledge of Industry prefered practices and methods and the construction standards relating to T&D facilities.

Thorough knowledge of Industry General Safety Specifications, Accident Prevention Handbook,and the clearance and switching control procedures in the System Operations Department Manual of Operations.

Have the ability to learn various computer mainframe applications(CREWS, SAP, POWERON, AM/FM) and PC applications to include Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office.

Ability to make field drawings as required.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Ability to work in known and unknown environments, and travel over developed and undeveloped terrain.

Ability to operate automobiles and trucks, and to a lesser extent vocational equipment.

Benefits We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes Long and Short term Incentive Programs, 401K, matching 401k, credit union membership, reimbursement for business expenses, financial planning assistance, relocation assistance, a retirement plan, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, prescription drug coverage, confidential employee assistance programs, pre-tax accounts for health care, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid sick time, wellness programs, paid company holidays, job training programs, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacations.

FirstEnergy proudly supports Affirmative Action. FirstEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FirstEnergy is committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H1 visas at this time.