Manager Synchronous Condenser en FirstEnergy Service Company

FirstEnergy

About the Opportunity

This is an open position at Manager Synchronous Condenser, FirstEnergy Service Co, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]

Job Responsibilities

Directs a variety of tasks and personnel in the operation and service of equipment, systems and processes in the safe and environmentally responsible production of electricity. This includes the direction of unit operations, safety programs, environmental compliance, budgetary control, efficient use of resources, prudent labor relation actions and awareness of operational, technical and business trends in the utility industry. This position reports to the VP Operations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the 5 synchronous condensers units
• Responsibility for safety of employees and visitors at the site, including the execution of our safety programs and policies.
• Responsible for environmental requirements and performance of the site. 
• Performs the duties of subordinates in their absences.
• Directs operational feedback to internal and external groups to be certain projects and repairs to plant equipment are completed in a safe, reliable, timely and cost-effective manner. 
• Acts as the outage manager for planned site outages
• Interacts and is able to clearly communicate with corporate groups, vendors, consultants and regulatory agencies in all facets of operational activities which may involve safety, environmental, labor and technical processes.  
• Interacts with Asset Utilization and Akron Control center to plan and schedule outages & derates as needed at the most economically advantageous timing. 
• Responsible for the O&M and Capital budgets to operate and maintain the facility.
• Effectively deal with public and government representatives on various community/station matters. 

Qualifications:

• Highly motivated and approachable leader, with a demonstrated track record of safe operations excellence and people leadership.
• Functions both independently and as part of a team and can communicate, promote, and drive positive change and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated learning agility and ability to develop technical acumen and working knowledge of the Eastlake Synchronous Condenser.
• Seven years’ experience in the electric utility industry highly preferred – (generation operations, generation maintenance, or engineering) including performance in a leadership capacity.  
• Experience administering collective bargaining agreements and HR policies fairly and equitably for all employees is highly desirable.
• Lead by example, facilitate and lead teams through change, promotes the values of trust and integrity.
• Analyze difficult and complex issues and strategies, reach sound and logical fact-based conclusions and recommendations.
• Evaluate departmental practices and make sound recommendations for improvements; develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
• Exercise sound expert independent judgment and political acumen within general policy guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees.
• Operate and learn various computer applications as needed.

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.
 

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team