Experienced Safety Representative

FirstEnergy Corp • Akron, OH • 4h ago

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

This is a full time, on site position located in Akron, OH.

Summary:

The Safety Rep provides safety leadership and technical expertise across assigned electric business units. This role supports and reinforces the Safety Management System (SMS) by partnering with Business Unit leadership to positively affect safety outcomes at the worker interface. The position delivers consistent field engagement, verifies direct controls for high-risk work, leads structured learning, and drives closure of systemic safety gaps. The Level III Representative also mentors other Safety Representatives and supports consistent, proactive application of Safety & Human Performance programs across FirstEnergy Operations serving as a trusted field presence.

This role provides direction and leadership from the following perspectives:

Maintain visible, structured field presence to reinforce expectations regarding safe work practices, coach safe behaviors, and support start when safe and stop-work authority.

Partner with Business Unit leadership and frontline teams to standardize SMS practices (risk assessments, learning teams, after-action reviews) and drive continuous improvement.

Verify execution of direct and critical controls for high-energy work (e.g., energized line work, switching/clearances, grounding/equipotential zones, confined space, heavy equipment interfaces).

Lead or support incident and high-potential near-miss investigations using structured methodologies to identify systemic causes and ensure effective corrective actions.

Deliver results through clear field deliverables and standardized reporting, including trends, leading/lagging indicators, and recommendations for risk reduction.

Establish and sustain working relationships with peers, Business Unit leadership, and union leadership to enhance a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and inclusion.

Develop and deliver strategic safety & skills related topics within the business units

Function as this liaison with the expanded S&HU team and skills training.

Lead by example, guiding teams through continuous improvement while consistently promoting a culture of trust, integrity, and accountability.

Core Accountabilities & Deliverables:

Field Safety Leadership & Presence:

Conduct routine, planned field engagements across assigned shops, crews, and facilities with emphasis on high-risk tasks.

Assess job brief quality, hazard recognition, and direct and critical control execution during active work.

Provide real-time coaching to supervisors and crews to reduce exp

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