FirstEnergy Corp

Supervisor, Distribution System Operations - Akron Fairlawn

FirstEnergy Corp • $75K — $95K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) or high school diploma with 5 years of relevant experience.
  • 3 years of operational supervision or experience in Distribution System Operations (DSO).
  • Proven ability to make timely and accurate decisions in high-pressure situations.
  • Familiarity with electrical systems, including voltage drops and transformer loadings.
  • Experience in safely operating electrical equipment and maintaining reliable service under emergency conditions.
  • Knowledge of clearance and switching (lockout/tagout) procedures for electrical equipment operations.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a high standard of safety in day-to-day operations.
  • Supervise field crews involved in electrical distribution system operation and maintenance.
  • Ensure compliance with policies for real-time dispatch operations.
  • Oversee the use and analysis of Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and SCADA resources.
  • Conduct quarterly performance evaluations and ongoing feedback sessions with team members.
  • Develop and implement contingency plans for service restoration during disruptions.
  • Participate in operational meetings and collaborate with other FirstEnergy areas.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and performance coaching.
  • Engagement in high-impact operational leadership roles.
  • Significant contributions to the safety and reliability of community energy services.
  • Potential for weekend and extended work hours during emergencies, enhancing teamwork and resilience.
  • Involvement in emergency preparedness planning and critical action during severe weather conditions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Resume Deadline: Monday, April 6th, 2026

Hiring Manager: George Summers



The position directly supervises, coaches, and assists Regional Distribution System Operations personnel involved in the daily real-time operation at Fairlawn's Distribution Control Center. This position reports on-site in Akron, OH, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities include:
  • Maintaining a high level of safety commitment throughout day-to-day functions.
  • Supervising activities including the direction of field crews in the operation and maintenance of the electrical distribution system.
  • Ensuring compliance with appropriate policies and procedures for real-time dispatch operations.
  • Supervising real-time utilization of Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distribution Management System (DMS), contingency analysis, and system analysis resources for assessing system conditions.
  • Conducting quarterly performance reviews with employees.
  • Executing the performance management process by providing feedback and coaching on an ongoing basis throughout the year and discussing development opportunities, performance issues, and changes that are occurring.
  • Initiating, conducting, and providing expert and timely assistance to investigate reliability, safety conditions, and incidents; this involves interacting with other areas in Energy Delivery, FirstEnergy regional operations, transmission operations, and neighboring utility regions.
  • Developing contingency plans for prioritizing the restoration of service.
  • Assisting in or developing emergency plans for storm-related interruptions, equipment failures, or labor unrest.
  • Supervising the maintenance of operating documentation, record keeping, and operator shift schedule.
  • Participating in operational and other meetings across the Ohio footprint.
  • May be required to work weekends, extended days, and/or travel to other operational companies within First Energy for storm response.
  • Must be available for storm work during severe weather conditions.


Qualifications:
  • Associate of Engineering degree (Electrical Engineering preferred), with at least 3 years of related work experience, or a high school diploma with 5 years of relevant work experience. Related work experience includes line or substation field work, engineering experience, and military related or leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated past leadership in operational supervision or DSO job duties.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to process information in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ability to accurately perform analytical calculations such as voltage drops, transformer, and circuit loadings.
  • Knowledge of the equipment and principals involved in the operation of all components of the electrical system required.
  • Knowledge of FirstEnergy's information systems related to operating activities.
  • Knowledge of clearance and switching (lockout/tagout) procedures to remove and restore lines and electrical equipment while maintaining safety to employees (Manual of Operations).
  • Experience in the safe operation of electrical equipment and maintaining reliable and quality service to customers.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to conduct and present himself/herself in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Must reside within a reasonable proximity of the reporting location due to job related requirements.

All employees must have an account to use a FirstEnergy computer to apply for jobs. If you do not know if you have an account, please contact the IT Service Desk at 330-315-4357, Option 1 - 1 for assistance.

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
FE
* Ladders Estimates

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