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Transmission Specialist IV - Transmission & Substation Services - Fairmont Corporate Center

FirstEnergy  •  Fairmont, WV (Onsite)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

Responsibilitiesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:

  • Individuals inthisposition willwork withoperating company andcorporate personnel togenerate andmaintain acurrentlistofpotential transmission projectsConduct technical engineering reviewsanddevelop designs ofcivilaspects related totransmission lineinfrastructure

  • Prioritizingprojectsbasedonfacilityperformance,outagehistory,numberofcustomersimpacted, etc

  • Evaluate Mining impacts and karst topography.

  • Evaluate blasting designs for potential transmission asset impacts

  • Support slip and soil erosion mitigation efforts

  • Lead and or support transmission tower foundation inspection and restorations

  • Presentingprojectstouppermanagementforconsideration,approvalandfunding

  • Individuals inthisposition willalsobeinvolved inpre-engineeringfieldreview ofthefacilities, identifying specific project workscope,interact with design engineers and field personnel responsible for project construction

  • Performingperiodicqualitycontrolfieldinspections

  • Supporting Tower Coating Program

  • Coordinatingandschedulingprojectmeetings withinternalandexternalsources

  • Investigatinglineoperations,causesandidentifyingremediestoeliminatefutureoperations

  • InterfacingwiththeNorthAmericanTransmissionForum(NATF),EPRI,andotherexternalentitiesasnecessary

  • Conductingtestsandinspectionsofproducts,services,orprocessestoevaluatequalityorperformance

  • Leadingdiscussionswithdepartmentsinsideandoutsideofthefacilityinidentifyingproject/processalternativesandsolutions

  • Developingandimplementingtechnicalprocess/projectimprovementsandefficiencieswithfieldpersonnelasnecessary

  • Attendingandparticipatingindepartmentalmeetingsandactivitiesasnecessary

  • ReviewingencroachmentswithinourTransmissionRights-ofWays

  • Maintainingasafeworkplaceforcoworkersandthecommunitybaseduponknowledgeofpotentialhazardsandindustryregulations/requirements

  • Mustpossesstheabilitytodeliverquality,accurateworkwithinestablished deadlines

  • TheabilitytomentorRotational Engineers andCo-Opsthatenterthedepartment

An employee hired at the Engineer IV level will be expected to perform all of the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner.Further, the Engineer IV level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those above.

Qualifications at the Engineer III level include:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Mining Engineering, from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a bachelor’s degree in civil, or Mining technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Civil Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.
  • AFundamentalsofEngineering(FE)Certificateispreferred

  • Mining experience preferred

  • Blasting experience preferred

  • Minimumof3(three)yearsofEngineeringexperienceisrequired.

  • Knowledgeoftheelectrictransmissionsystem,reliability standardsandregionaltransmissionorganizationsispreferred

  • KnowledgeofNESC,NERC,andRFstandardsandpolicies oftheelectricutilityindustryispreferred

  • Experience inanalyzingcomplexproblemsanddemonstratinggoodjudgmentindecisionmakingisessential

  • Demonstratedabilitytomanagediverseprojectsdealingwithschedule,costtrackingandbudget control

  • Demonstrated experience inaccomplishing responsibilitiesinatimelymanner through maximizing organizationalresources, financialdecisionmaking and employing logical engineering approaches

  • Stronginterpersonalskillsandtheabilitytoworkindependently,aswellascollaboratively,withmultiple departmentsinmultiplelocations

  • Effective written andverbalcommunication skills andability toperforminaprofessional manner includingtheability tomakeformaltechnical presentations to various management levels

  • Proficientcomputerskills(MicrosoftOffice)andAutoCADrequiredwithcoreunderstandingofapplicabletechnicalproductsand/orservices

  • Abilitytoworkinbothanofficeandfieldenvironment

  • Willingandabletosupporttraveltovariouscompanylocations(includingovernighttravel)asneeded

Qualifications at the Engineer IV include all of the above plus:

  • Minimumof5(five)yearsofEngineeringexperienceisrequired

  • Engineer IV will be expected to work at a higher level of responsibility and with greater self-direction Allemployees musthaveanaccount touseaFirstEnergy computer toapply forjobs.Ifyou donotknow ifyouhaveanaccount, please contact theIT Service Desk at 330-315-4357, Option 1 - 1 for assistance.

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We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy’s 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.

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Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Akron, OH
Year Founded
1997
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