Job DescriptionAbout the Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.
The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications.
All employees who apply for a posted position must notify their supervisors that they have applied. Employees who have not been in their current positions for at least one year or who are in a position with specific requirements beyond one year, must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying.
The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications.
This is a full-time, on-site position located at any FirstEnergy location (OH, PA, WV, NJ).
Responsibilities include:
- Review and interpret requirements from regulatory entities, including state commissions and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC).
- Apply FirstEnergy Substation Maintenance Practices and Methods by aligning maintenance requirements to substation equipment.
- Assess compliance with state and federal regulatory commitments by supporting regulatory reporting against applicable policies and standards.
- Support FirstEnergy compliance with NERC, ReliabilityFirst (RF), and state standards; identify opportunities to improve tracking and reporting.
- Identify, review, and analyze gaps between state rules and NERC standards and existing FEU processes; recommend actions to close gaps.
- Conduct research, analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to management.
- Review regulatory reports and ensure technical accuracy.
- Prepare for, coordinate, and support compliance audits conducted by internal resources, consultants, or regulatory organizations.
- Anticipate customer needs and deliver high-quality results.
- Support the Emergency Plan by participating in assigned storm duties, including hazard response and dispatch activities.
- Support Asset Management and Operational Excellence business plans and initiatives, as required.
- Demonstrate a solid commitment to FirstEnergy Values and Behaviors.
Qualifications at the Associate Compliance Specialist level include:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, plus 2 years of related work experience required. In lieu of a degree, 4 years of related experience will be considered.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements; estimating and planning work; and monitoring requirements through completion.
- Ability to conduct research independently and analyze data, interpret results, and support implementation activities.
- Deliver accurate, high-quality work within established deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare and deliver presentations for a variety of audiences.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Knowledge of NERC standards and policies for the electric utility industry is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Cascade, PowerBase, CREWS, SAP, GIS, querying tools (e.g., Hyperion, Toad), and reporting tools (Power BI) is a plus.
Qualifications at the Compliance Specialist level include all of the above plus:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, plus 4 years of related work experience required. In lieu of a degree, 7 years of related experience will be considered.
- Compliance Specialist level will be expected to perform all of the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner.
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity 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) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs.
Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
FirstEnergy takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. In addition, your actual base salary will depend on various factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience.The estimated pay range for this role is $68,425- $105,500. The pay range for certain locations, including the state of New Jersey, include a 20% differential to account for an increased cost of living, making the pay range $82,110 - $126,000FirstEnergy Human Resources Team 
