Director of Power Generation & Operations

FirstEnergy; Maidsville (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, seeks an executive Director to lead a multifunctional maintenance and operations unit for a 24/7/365 electric utility generation operation in Maidsville, WV. You will manage staff, budgets, and capital projects to ensure safe, reliable electricity generation in compliance with environmental standards.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in the electric utility sector, strong financial acumen, and a track record of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Accomplished and approachable leader with safe operations excellence and inclusive people leadership.
• Demonstrated technical and financial acumen and ability to lead a large team through industry shifts.
• Ten (10) plus years of progressively responsible experience in the electric utility industry, including 5+ years of management experience in relevant areas.
• An undergraduate technical degree or equivalent training and experience; PE or MBA preferred.
• Strategic vision and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Foster a high-performing safety culture where employees own and reinforce safe behaviors.
• Monitor, mentor and coach staff to uphold core values and behaviors.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure consistent application of strategy and processes.
• Develop effective relationships with staff, employees and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Financial acumen

Strategic vision

People leadership

Education

Undergraduate technical degree

PE license (preferred)

MBA (preferred)

Job description

FirstEnergy, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, seeks an executive Director to lead a multifunctional maintenance and operations unit for a 24/7/365 electric utility generation operation in Maidsville, WV. You will manage staff, budgets, and capital projects to ensure safe, reliable electricity generation in compliance with environmental standards.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in the electric utility sector, strong financial acumen, and a track record of continuous improvement.