GIS Technician - PA
FirstEnergy
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Qualifications
- Knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC).
- Access to a personal vehicle and a valid driver's license.
- Experience with PC software applications including Microsoft Office and databases.
Responsibilities
- Prepare specialized electrical schematic drawings and maintain safety protocols.
- Gather installation information via field investigations and perform GIS design work.
- Train new employees and assist in GIS functionality and troubleshooting.
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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 integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [PN]
This role is responsible for the mapping and records work for the Distribution function of the Company.
The position can be sited at one of many service centers within the Pennsylvania Electric Company's operating area.
Responsibilities include:
- Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
- Preparing and maintaining specialized electrical schematic drawings such as Transmission, Network, and UCD system circuits using AutoCAD. Reconciling connectivity and attributes with geographical information system (GIS), other records systems, and actual installations.
- Gathering information for installations by performing a field investigation which identifies measurements, terrain, assesses conditions, buildings, equipment clearances and obstacles.
- Developing and manipulating GIS queries of data for investigations, special projects, and statistical analysis.
- Coaching and assisting operations services personnel to resolve issues with GIS, AutoCAD, and GIS View systems.
- Receiving, processing, and filing all incoming records.
- Participating in Safety Fair, safety meetings and training, and perform safety inspections.
- Resolving GMS configuration issues.
- Performing GIS design work (i.e., post, promote, correct completed designs, verify attributes, maps and promote joint use jobs, and update streetlight and transformer records.)
- Reviewing work request packages and developing strategy to process request. Planning the work, updating maps, prints and GIS design.
- Acting as GIS coordinator on existing process enhancements, new functionality, anomalies, and special projects such as data audits and conversions.
- Training new and experienced employees in GIS design functionality through on-the-job instruction and problem resolution.
- Posting completed work requests to GIS database, and maps and records systems by interpreting construction prints, work management information, and field inspections.
- Using automated processes to digitize new GIS features, such as transmission line corridors.
- Importing sub-division maps into GIS Design using Auto Desk,
- Performing mapping fixes, meter removals, ACT 129, joint use, Mapframe Inventory, and OH/UG Circuit inspection follow-up work.
- Working closely with AEC Points, Citrix Map Manager, Secondary Connectivity, and Circuit Inspections.
- Reviewing work requests for accuracy and performing visual cleanup of GIS map as required.
- Providing assistance during emergencies and storm-related activities and traveling to various off-site locations as well as FirstEnergy office locations, training facilities and customer sites, when requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline and 0-4 years related work experience are required.
- OR high school diploma or equivalent and minimum 2 - 5 years related work experience are required. Related work experience includes knowledge of 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.
- Develops knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC), and Customer Guide for Electric Services (CGES).
- Understands the Company's Accident Prevention Handbook and Manual of Operations and its practical application in the workplace.
- Self-motivated and able to balance competing priorities.
- Provides quality customer service, both internally and externally.
- Possesses solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Experienced with PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook, SAP, GIS, CREWS, and database query tools.
- Access to a personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required, and possesses a valid driver's license.
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
Non-Exempt
FirstEnergy Human Resources Team
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 integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [PN]
This role is responsible for the mapping and records work for the Distribution function of the Company.
The position can be sited at one of many service centers within the Pennsylvania Electric Company's operating area.
Responsibilities include:
- Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
- Preparing and maintaining specialized electrical schematic drawings such as Transmission, Network, and UCD system circuits using AutoCAD. Reconciling connectivity and attributes with geographical information system (GIS), other records systems, and actual installations.
- Gathering information for installations by performing a field investigation which identifies measurements, terrain, assesses conditions, buildings, equipment clearances and obstacles.
- Developing and manipulating GIS queries of data for investigations, special projects, and statistical analysis.
- Coaching and assisting operations services personnel to resolve issues with GIS, AutoCAD, and GIS View systems.
- Receiving, processing, and filing all incoming records.
- Participating in Safety Fair, safety meetings and training, and perform safety inspections.
- Resolving GMS configuration issues.
- Performing GIS design work (i.e., post, promote, correct completed designs, verify attributes, maps and promote joint use jobs, and update streetlight and transformer records.)
- Reviewing work request packages and developing strategy to process request. Planning the work, updating maps, prints and GIS design.
- Acting as GIS coordinator on existing process enhancements, new functionality, anomalies, and special projects such as data audits and conversions.
- Training new and experienced employees in GIS design functionality through on-the-job instruction and problem resolution.
- Posting completed work requests to GIS database, and maps and records systems by interpreting construction prints, work management information, and field inspections.
- Using automated processes to digitize new GIS features, such as transmission line corridors.
- Importing sub-division maps into GIS Design using Auto Desk,
- Performing mapping fixes, meter removals, ACT 129, joint use, Mapframe Inventory, and OH/UG Circuit inspection follow-up work.
- Working closely with AEC Points, Citrix Map Manager, Secondary Connectivity, and Circuit Inspections.
- Reviewing work requests for accuracy and performing visual cleanup of GIS map as required.
- Providing assistance during emergencies and storm-related activities and traveling to various off-site locations as well as FirstEnergy office locations, training facilities and customer sites, when requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline and 0-4 years related work experience are required.
- OR high school diploma or equivalent and minimum 2 - 5 years related work experience are required. Related work experience includes knowledge of 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.
- Develops knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC), and Customer Guide for Electric Services (CGES).
- Understands the Company's Accident Prevention Handbook and Manual of Operations and its practical application in the workplace.
- Self-motivated and able to balance competing priorities.
- Provides quality customer service, both internally and externally.
- Possesses solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Experienced with PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook, SAP, GIS, CREWS, and database query tools.
- Access to a personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required, and possesses a valid driver's license.
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
Non-Exempt
FirstEnergy Human Resources Team
achelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline and 0-4 years related work experience are required.
OR high school diploma or equivalent and minimum 2 - 5 years related work experience are required. Related work experience includes knowledge of 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.
Develops knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC), and Customer Guide for Electric Services (CGES).
Understands the Company's Accident Prevention Handbook and Manual of Operations and its practical application in the workplace.
Self-motivated and able to balance competing priorities.
Provides quality customer service, both internally and externally.
Possesses solid verbal and written communication skills.
Experienced with PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook, SAP, GIS, CREWS, and database query tools.
Access to a personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required, and possesses a valid driver's license.
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionEngineering and Other
- IndustriesUtilities
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