Electrical Engineer
Company: FirstEnergy Corp
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 21, 2023
Job Description:
FirstEnergy 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
safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in
Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest
investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of
transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
regions, and -a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of
-3,780 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is an open position
with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. -
[SC00] This position can be filled in Akron, OH or Fairmont, WV.
The EMS SCADA Design Specialist works at FirstEnergy's Transmission
Control Center with a team of analysts and engineers in support of
the Energy Management System (EMS). This system is a critical,
real-time, 7x24 application that controls and monitors FirstEnergy
transmission system assets. The position is responsible for
commissioning activities for all IT-managed Supervisory Control &
Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) field
equipment in support of the EMS. Responsibilities Include:
- Coordinating engineering and commissioning activities with
multiple groups throughout FirstEnergy involved in the SCADA
delivery process.
- Performing resource scheduling, point-to-point checkouts,
troubleshooting, inventory maintenance, and regulatory compliance
(change control activities, configuration management, password
changes, etc.) activities.
- Issuing as-left settings.
- Providing second-level field support for commissioning
activities.
- Managing schedules and coordinating changes following
established department procedures.
- Managing SCADA asset lifecycles, including establishing and
coordinating maintenance programs for RTUs and associated
equipment.
- Working directly with other staff members to identify,
evaluate, prioritize, and implement improvements consistent with
business requirements.
- Developing a solid understanding of processes in the
FirstEnergy Transmission Operations line of business, keeping up
with developments in the electric utility industry at large, and
being able to speak the language of the business. Qualifications
-include:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related
engineering degree required with 2+ years related experience.
- Related experience includes, but is not limited to:
- Programmable Logic Controllers, RTU configurations, SCADA
communications and/or protocols.
- Real-time systems, databases, modeling, and/or networking.
- Ability and willingness to travel to company sites, work
flexible hours and be available for call-in and after-hours support
(7x24 operations) as needed
- Ability to effectively use standard PC software, including MS
Windows and Office products, web-based systems, e-mail, relational
database query tools.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong
interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels
and with varying backgrounds.
- Experience in providing responsive and effective customer
service.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and plan work,
work on multiple concurrent tasks, and meet deadlines. Preferred
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with relevant utility operations (transmission,
distribution, generation)
- Data communications and networking skills/knowledge
- Previous SCADA and/or engineering experience
- Demonstrated analytical skills to effectively resolve technical
problems.
- Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and RTU
Programming
- Familiarity with engineering drafting software 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. FirstEnergy proudly
supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified
individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a
previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B
visas at this time. 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. Position Classification Exempt FirstEnergy Human
Resources Team
Keywords: FirstEnergy Corp, Akron , Electrical Engineer, Engineering , Akron, Ohio
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