PDM Specialist, GOE08.0560

About the Company FirstEnergy Corp. is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. A Fortune 250 company, FirstEnergy¡¦s 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 4.4 million customers served within a 36,100-square-mile area of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 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 will have the primary responsibility for maintaining the predictive maintenance program. This will include, but is not limited to, performing tasks associated with oil sample analysis, thermographic image analysis, vibration signature analysis, and equipment balancing. Based on that, the individual will assess the general health of equipment and be able to make recommendations and drive for corrective actions. As necessary, this person will also support testing on both new and repaired equipment to establish baseline data for reference. This position will require off shift and weekend coverage at times. This program is a key component in Eastlake Plant's efforts to increase equipment reliability and maintain cost competitiveness.

Qualifications

Required

Minimum of 11 years experience in an industrial facility or 8 years experience with a Technical Degree, power plant experience is preferred. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to effectively convey information.

Level II vibration certification from CSI or equivalent and Level I oil analysis certification required.

Thermographic image analysis experience is required, Level I thermography is preferred

Experience using diagnostic tools such as CSI RBMware.

The ability to perform single plane balancing.

This person must be PC proficient (MS word, excel, powerpoint, etc.) and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must be able to use standard root cause analysis and predictive maintenance techniques to assist in the troubleshooting and resolution of equipment problems.

Must be able to work beyond normal business hours and respond to emergency situations at the plant. Must be able to work comfortably in heights and confined spaces and be able to work in all areas of a power plant, both indoors and outdoors.

Benefits We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes 401K, a cash bonus, reimbursement for business expenses, a recruitment bonus program, 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, 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.