Lead, Reliability Engineering Services

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a Supervisor, Engineering Services (Reliability) to lead a team of Distribution Engineers, safeguard safety, improve reliability, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role offers reporting to the Manager, Engineering Services with potential locations at the Fairlawn Office in Akron or Youngstown service building.

You will drive reliability programs, coordinate with regulatory bodies, manage budgets, mentor staff, and push data quality and process

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Engineering/Engineering Technology required or PE license as alternative.
• Non-ABET degree with advanced engineering degree acceptable.
• Minimum 5 years engineering experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities of an Engineering team including Distribution Engineers.
• Perform reliability studies and prepare internal/external reports for management and PUCO.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Reporting and Compliance to respond to PUCO.
• Review customer complaints submitted to PUCO and coordinate responses.
• Assist in budget estimates, schedules, and capital reliability programs.
• Identify and implement improvements to data quality and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering / Engineering Technology (ABET accredited)

PE License

Non-ABET bachelor + advanced engineering degree

Tools

GIS

Construction Standards

PUCO reporting systems

Job description

FirstEnergy in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a Supervisor, Engineering Services (Reliability) to lead a team of Distribution Engineers, safeguard safety, improve reliability, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role offers reporting to the Manager, Engineering Services with potential locations at the Fairlawn Office in Akron or Youngstown service building.

You will drive reliability programs, coordinate with regulatory bodies, manage budgets, mentor staff, and push data quality and process