What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution System Operator II- OH Distribution Operations - Akron Fairlawn position at FirstEnergy?
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. [OE]
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with Ohio Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.
Minimum Hourly Rate of 42.91 for qualified applicants.
This position will report to the Fairlawn DCC Operations Center.
Candidates who fail to meet all the requirements may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications.
Under the general supervision of the Regional Distribution Control Center staff, this position is responsible for :
- Monitoring the day-to-day operations of the regional distribution system.
- Outage restoration during emergency or abnormal conditions with timely and accurate documentation associated with the distribution system.
- Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety, including adherence to the Accident Prevention Handbook (APH) and Manual of Operations.
- Recommending operational improvements and communicating system events to appropriate personnel.
- Demonstrating sound internal and / or external customer service.
- Operating the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Distribution Management System (DMS), Automated Mapping / Facilities Management (GIS) computer system, Advanced Distribution Management System / Network Management System (ADMS / NMS), Energy Delivery Outage Application (EDOA), DCC Notification System, as well as radio and telephone systems.
- Analyzing and acting promptly in cases of system disturbance so that the system can be restored to a normal configuration.
- Providing technical analysis, monitoring systems, scheduling and / or authorizing FirstEnergy distribution equipment outages and load transfers.
- Developing detailed scenarios to identify operating problems caused by contingency outages.
- Assigning and directing switching activities and work assignments to field personnel.
- Monitoring system and weather conditions.
- Coordinating staffing requirements by calling additional resources to handle emergencies.
- Completing training and development to progress to the Regional Distribution System Operator level.
- Possessing basic understanding of Bargaining Unit Agreements with field labor.
Summary of Qualifications :
If you do not meet all the above requirements for the Dist System Operator, but would like to be considered for a trainee role doing the same work and learning how to be a distribution operator, please see our other posting for a Dist System operator Trainee in AKRON OH.
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.
