Job Information
FIRSTENERGY SERVICE COMPANY Reliability Engineer in Youngstown, Ohio
JOB DESCRIPTION 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 Ohio Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp [OE]. This is a mobile (remote) position. The selected candidate must be located within a 60-minute commute of the assigned Ohio Edison service building in the Youngstown/Warren/Salem area. Responsibilities Include: * Working safely in a variety of electric utility settings and following all Accident Prevention Handbook (APH) work practices. * Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety, with maturity to exercise independent judgment on complex projects and assignments. * Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations and requirements. * Providing a high level of service, continuous support, and proactive involvement regarding technical subject matter to leadership and peers. * Using standard planning and reliability tools, including power quality software, AcSELerator, Cooper ProView, GIS, EMS, MJXplorer, and PowerOn to develop solutions to capacity and reliability issues. * Providing prompt technical support and analysis to the distribution control center (DCC) during major customer outage events. * Performing reliability analysis studies, querying reliability data, and preparing detailed internal and external reports for management and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) * Investigating and answering customer inquiries regarding service quality and reliability. * Preparing cost estimates, schedules, and justification for system improvement projects. * Assisting with required training programs pertaining to data quality, outage reporting, and reliability analysis. * Performing and/or providing technical support to complete power quality and radio interference studies as needed. * Supporting storm response as a storm analyst, hazard dispatcher, or as assigned. * Working overtime to support storm efforts or other special projects as business needs require. Qualifications Include: * Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer's (PE) License (2) a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. * Successful completion of the FE exam considered a plus. * Understanding of electrical engineering and utility power system concepts with ability to learn new complex electrical topics quickly. * Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on understandable and clear technical writing and presentation skills. * Possess strong knowledge, maturity, and decision-making skills regarding electrical problems and analyzing complex information. * Detail-oriented, accurate, and able to understand and interpret complex technical information. * Solid computer skills with competency in Microsoft Office prApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjQ2ODcwLjEwNTA4QGZpcnN0ZW5lcmd5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20