DER Interconnection Technician - Grid Programs & Analytics

FirstEnergy Corp

Harrisburg (Dauphin County)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp invites applicants for a Program Technician - Distributed Energy Resources (DER) to support interconnection processes for the Distribution function. The role may be located at any Pennsylvania service center and emphasizes safety, coordination, and technical review of interconnection applications.

You will work with engineers to manage queue numbers, assess applications, and assist in regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline and 1 to 2 years related work experience is required. In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, minimum 3 years related work experience is required.
Related work experience includes knowledge of the DER process, planning/scheduling of work, construction and maintenance practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment, and tools which would be used to determine the resources necessary to perform construction and maintenance work activities.
Able to understand and apply: National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC). The Company's Accident Prevention Handbook and Manual of Operations. Legal and regulatory requirements as appropriate.
Self-motivated and able to balance competing priorities.
Possess solid verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook, SAP, geographical information system (ESRI), customer request work scheduling (CREWS), power outage reporting system (OMA/FLEX), and computer aided drafting (CAD/AutoCAD).
Possess knowledge of the purpose, function, and operating characteristics of equipment, distribution design, residential, commercial, and utility electrical distribution systems, and construction methods, maintenance practices, service practices, standards, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
Managing the interconnection mailboxes, including generating FirstEnergy queue numbers for retail net metering interconnection applications, analyzing and responding to customer inquiries, processing application checks, and filing/logging information
Assessing and processing Level 1 & 2 retail net metering interconnection applications including: Reviewing applications for any inadequate information
Technical review of customer generator's ensuring they meet all FE requirements
Creating work requests and work with the design team for any upgrade work associated with the interconnection
Filing and logging correspondence and application documents to the database
Providing a timely response to any customer questions
Assisting Project Managers and Planning Engineers on level 2, 3, and 4 retail interconnection applications
May also include reviewing applications for any inadequate information
Technical review of customer generator's ensuring they meet all FE requirements
Providing support and attending PJM kickoff calls for wholesale interconnection projects connecting to the distribution system
Compiling data from the interconnection database to assist regulatory reporting with Department of Energy (DOE) and PA Public Utility Commission (PUC) submittals
Providing assistance during emergencies and storm-related activities and travelling to various off-site locations as well as FirstEnergy office locations, training facilities and customer sites, when requested.