Engineer - EMS/GMS Operations

FirstEnergy Corp; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking a SCADA commissioning engineer to join the Transmission Control Center, supporting the EMS. This on-site role can be filled in Akron, OH or Fairmont, WV, and involves commissioning IT-managed SCADA and RTU field equipment, enforcing change control and regulatory compliance.

You will work with engineers and analysts, coordinate resources, perform checkout activities, provide second-level field support, and help maintain SCADA asset lifecycles while expanding knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited institution required.
• FE certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years engineering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering and commissioning activities with multiple groups across FirstEnergy SCADA delivery.
• Perform resource scheduling, point-to-point checkouts, troubleshooting, inventory maintenance and change control tasks.
• Issue as-left settings and provide second-level field support for commissioning activities.
• Manage schedules and coordinate changes following department procedures.
• Maintain SCADA asset lifecycles and coordinate RTU maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with staff to identify improvements aligning with business needs.
• Develop understanding of FirstEnergy Transmission Operations processes and industry developments.

Skills

SCADA operations

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (BSEE/BSCE/BSME)

PE license or FE certificate

Engineering degree with advanced ABET program

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 safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00] The Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) commissioning engineer works at FirstEnergy's Transmission Control Center with a team of analysts and engineers in support of the Energy Management System (EMS). This system is a critical, real-time, 7x24 application that controls and monitors FirstEnergy transmission system assets. This is an on-site position that can be filled in Akron, OH or Fairmont, WV. The position is responsible for commissioning activities for all IT-managed SCADA and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) field equipment in support of the EMS.

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinating engineering and commissioning activities with multiple groups throughout FirstEnergy involved in the SCADA delivery process.
• Performing resource scheduling, point-to-point checkouts, troubleshooting, inventory maintenance, and regulatory compliance (change control activities, configuration management, password changes, etc.) activities.
• Issuing as-left settings.
• Providing second-level field support for commissioning activities.
• Managing schedules and coordinating changes following established department procedures.
• Managing SCADA asset lifecycles, including establishing and coordinating maintenance programs for RTUs and associated equipment.
• Working directly with other staff members to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and implement improvements consistent with business requirements.
• Developing a solid understanding of processes in the FirstEnergy Transmission Operations line of business, keeping up with developments in the electric utility industry at large, and being able to speak the language of the business.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer's (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Civil Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with relevant utility operations (transmission, distribution, generation)
• Data communications and networking skills/knowledge
• Previous SCADA and/or engineering experience
• Demonstrated analytical skills to effectively resolve technical problems.
• Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and RTU Programming

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.

Position Classification

Exempt FirstEnergy Human Resources Team