Unit Engineer, (GOE07.1166)

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 FirstEnergy seeks an individual to work as a Mechanical Engineer in the Technical Services Department at the Bay Shore Power Plant in Oregon, Ohio. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical expertise to both the Operations and Maintenance departments at the plant. The individual will be responsible for conducting root cause analysis on equipment failures, generating unit and equipment performance improvements, applying performance test results and predictive maintenance results to accurately provide equipment health status in order to eliminate unplanned equipment failures. This position requires the ability to function as the technical lead for mechanical equipment operation, maintenance, repairs, and modifications. Responsibilities include condition-assessment and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment such as pumps, turbines, air-heaters, boilers, economizers, fly-ash systems, and air-compressors. Development and execution of both short and long term solutions for this equipment to meet safety, environmental, reliability, and efficiency goals established at the Bay Shore Plant are also a key responsibility of the position. This individual will also be responsible for Capital and O&M projects, from conception to completion, under their areas of responsibility as well as performing a contract administration role when outside vendors are brought in to complete work. This individual will also provide coverage for unit and equipment outages, both planned and forced. Such assignments may include back shift and weekend schedules

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering

At least 5 years of experience, preferably in the power industry.

The ability to conduct research, analyze data, develop alternatives and recommendations, contribute to solutions and meet customer needs.

Must be able to safely perform equipment inspections using Personal Protective Equipment, as needed, in a confined space, or on scaffolding.

Must be proficient in PC applications, in particular Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Benefits We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes 401K, matching 401k, a cash bonus, credit union membership, reimbursement for business expenses, profit sharing, relocation assistance, 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, 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.