FirstEnergy Corp

Equipment Engineer III - Transmission & Substation Services - Akron Fairlawn

FirstEnergy Corp • $88K — $105K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution required; alternatives include a PE license or advanced degree in a related field.
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience required; 5 years preferred for Engineer IV.
  • Proficiency in software such as Microsoft Office, SAP, and Power BI is necessary.
  • Electric utility experience with substation equipment is highly beneficial.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building across departments and with external vendors.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical assistance and support for substation equipment.
  • Review field test results and recommend resolutions for deficiencies.
  • Guide technical parameters for Asset Health Center/APM equipment.
  • Develop and modify maintenance practices to adapt to new technologies and regulations.
  • Create repair specifications for major equipment.
  • Support field personnel during capital projects and maintenance activities.
  • Participate in industry forums and maintain awareness of emerging utility issues.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Participation in industry events as a subject matter expert.
  • Support for a safe workplace and adherence to safety regulations.
  • Potential for travel throughout the FirstEnergy system.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing technical assistance and support for substation equipment, examples include:
  • Review field test results for transmission and distribution of substation equipment and provide recommendations for resolution of identified deficiencies.
  • Provide technical guidance for Asset Health Center/APM equipment, including transformers, circuit breaker, and battery test parameters. Examples may be investigating test results that are out of specification, investigating equipment issues, and providing recommended actions.
  • Provide technical guidance for parameters of future assets to be incorporated into the Asset Health Center/APM, such as capacitor banks, voltage transformers, relay & controls, equipment monitors, DC systems, and protection communication devices.
  • Development of new or modification of existing maintenance practices to address changing technology, new equipment types, improved test and diagnostic methods, regulatory changes, etc.
  • Development of repair specifications for major equipment.
  • Provide technical support to field personnel during capital projects, and preventative & corrective maintenance activities.
  • Support training programs and provide training to TSS employees and regional personnel.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging utility industry issues through benchmarking and participation in appropriate utility forums/groups. Participate in industry events as a subject matter expert.
  • Maintain a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon a knowledge of potential hazards, industry regulations/requirements and company practices.
  • Support the emergency plan through participation in assigned storm duties.
  • Ability to work both independently and in unison with others including regional and plant personnel as well as other departments/sections and outside vendors.
  • Willingness to travel throughout the FirstEnergy system including periodic overnight stays.
  • Moved this bullet up as it describes high-level what a lot of the other bullets are saying in detail.
  • This makes it a little broader to include all field personnel. Cover's all the 30-year warranty stuff Ken does.

Qualifications at the Equipment Engineer III level include:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer's (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) 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. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
  • A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.
  • Working knowledge of applicable computer software necessary to fulfill job duties including but not limited to Microsoft Office, FileNet, SAP, Cascade, Power BI, QlikView preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation.
  • Electric Utility experience with substation equipment is highly beneficial.
  • Must possess a safety culture and maintain a safe work environment for co-workers and the public.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines, unexpected developments, changes in project scope, budget constraints, unforeseen field problems, and demands for work assignments outside of the normal duties.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships across FE, outside firms, and manufacturers/vendors that further facilitate the cooperation needed to complete assigned tasks.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in teams to coordinate projects with other FirstEnergy departments including but not limited to Project Management, Substation Operations, Portfolio, Asset Management & Records Control, Outage Coordination, Substation Design.
  • Ability to make practical decisions without undue delay and based on the best information available at the time that the decision must be made.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with good verbal skills and writing skills, providing comprehensive project status reports, clear and concise correspondence, and accurate information.
  • Must possess strong organizational, computer, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be self-directed and not dependent on detailed instruction from others.
  • Ability to effectively lead multi-discipline team initiatives.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer's (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) 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. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
  • A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 7 (seven) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology.
  • Engineer IVs are expected to have a strong aptitude for mentoring.


Qualifications at the Equipment Engineer IV level include all the above plus:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer's (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) 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. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
  • A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 7 (seven) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology.
  • Engineer IVs are expected to have a strong aptitude for mentoring.

About FirstEnergy Corp

FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. 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, serving 4.5 million customers within 36,100 square miles of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and its generation subsidiaries control more than 14,000 megawatts of capacity. Our Corporate Vision is to become a leading regional energy provider.

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Learn more about FirstEnergy Corp
Size
12,395 employees
Market Cap
$23.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$10.7 billion
NASDAQ
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