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 Mon Power, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp.
[MP]Responsibilities for the Class C position Include but are not limited to: Actively participate in and promote the First Energy Safety Philosophy, work safely to advance the FE Safety Vision, follow safe work practices. Work onsite, in the field, at Mon Power substations and Mon Power power stations to maintain, troubleshoot, and install
protection and control equipment. Under direct supervision, install, test, calibrate, maintain, modify, and repair protective microprocessor and electromechanical relays (Westinghouse, GE, and SEL relays) and other equipment associated with controls in substations and power stations.
Work with Enoserv RTS, and Doble Pro Test relay testing software to calibrate and function test differential, line protection, and reclosing control schemes. Under direct supervision, install, test, modify, and maintain Substation Integration Equipment inclusive of the Substation SCADA equipment and networks to ensure reliable data availability to FE System Operators and other independent System Operators.
Under direct supervision, install, test, calibrate, maintain, modify, and repair communication links for telemetering, metering, load regulation, digitalfault recorders, and data communication.
Under direct supervision, investigate and document mis-operations of lines and equipment, Address equipment found to be out of calibration and unrepairable and work to mitigate reduced or inadequate protection situations. Under direct supervision, perform switching equipment ranging from 12k V through 765k V required to install, maintain, and modify controls equipment. Maintain mandated system reliability standards as implemented by FE to address compliance with FERC, NERC, PJM, and RFC.
Under direct supervision, install modify and maintain Critical Infrastructure Protection equipment facilities and networks that reside within FE substations and other facilities, and maintain the documented training required by FE CIP guidelines. Perform storm restoration duties within and outside Mon Power service territory. Qualifications for the class C position: Associates or Bachelors (preferred) Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electronics Engineering Technology Pass the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) test. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license, obey all traffic laws, and practice defensive driving techniques.
Must be able to demonstrate safe work habits and adherence to strict safety procedures. Must be able to learn troubleshooting skills and must be able to effectively communicate the work task and prepare summary of test results. Must be able to read and interpret electrical control prints, wiring diagrams, and relaying schematics. Must be able to effectively navigate and edit data within a variety of different database programs. Must have good PC skills including experience with Microsoft programs.
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds of test equipment or material. Must be willing to travel within the Mon Power service territory and complete tasks requiring overnights stays and work long hours as needed. Successful candidate must be willing to live within 40 minutes of the Virginia Avenue Service Center located in Fairmont, West Virginia Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At First Energy, 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 to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. First Energy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, interaction, interactionual 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. In addition to company provided benefits: Robust Career Development Program Overtime opportunities Paid Vacation Time Paid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO) Healthy Living Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Active Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) Safety Safety is a core value for First Energy 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. First Energy Human Resources Team
