Transmission Specialist - Major Equipment

FirstEnergy Service Company • Greensburg, PA • 4h ago

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 FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU] This role will be located in the Akron, OH or Greensburg, PA office. Travel to manufacturing facilities and FE substation facilities should also be expected.

Qualified candidates will support the timely processing, ordering and tracking of major substation equipment. This position will report to the Supervisor, Equipment & Standards within the Substation Major Equipment department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to engineering drawing review and approval, order / change order issuance, material needs analysis, vendor interaction and communication, delivery management, supply chain engagement, factory evaluation, specification review and field survey / inspection.

Responsibilities Include: Receive, review, and process purchase requisitions accurately. Ensure that all ordered items are tracked and linked to their respective purchase orders. Collaborating closely with other Transmission Specialists, Business Analysts, Administrative Assistants and Engineers to process equipment orders. Detailed drawing review and approval. Managing detailed schedules of vendor milestones to ensure the timely flow of information from FirstEnergy to our various vendors. Close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure equipment order status, management of vendor production capacity and delivery expectations. Working with and directing outside engineering firms, vendors and consultants. Performing demand analysis to capture current and future equipment needs. Collaborate closely with other departments to monitor spares inventory and identify opportunities to cycle unused equipment into construction. Training lesser experienced employees within and outside the Transmission Specialist job family. Working closely with representatives from portfolio, engineering and project management to allocate production slots to priority projects. Change order management. Assisting equipment engineers or outside consultants with factory evaluation. Frequent field visits to gather feedback from field operations and Construction Site Coordination. Participation in factory evaluation, factory acceptance testing and other vendor engagements. Coordination with Engineering Standards, TSS, TPP and others to refine or add new equipment specifications. Rotation of spares inventory into portfolio workload. Engage with vendors and FE stakeholders to appropriately manage deliveries as needed.

Qualifications Include: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with a minimum of 2 to 4 years relevant work experience. In lieu of degree, 4 years relevant experience is required. Relevant experience includes utility industry work experience in Supply Chain, Engineering Standards, Major Equipment, Transmission Planning, Substation Technical Services, Substation Design or Project Management. Essential analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated ability to proactively identify challenges or roadblocks Essential knowledge of applicable computer software necessary to fulfill job duties including but not limited to Microsoft Office, FileNet, Coupa, SAP, CADD and Cascade. Must possess essential abilities to analyze technical requirements / specifications and interpret technical drawings. Essential written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to the appropriate audience. Effectively works with peers and management both internal and external.

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.

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