Program Coordinator - PA LTIIP (Met-Ed)

FirstEnergy; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs

Job summary

FirstEnergy is looking for a Distribution Tech in Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include supporting LTIIP contract performance tracking and collaborating with design leadership. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology (or a high school diploma with relevant experience), along with knowledge of safety codes and solid communication skills. The role involves using tools like Microsoft Office and SAP. Benefits include competitive pay, a pension plan, and comprehensive insurance programs, promoting workforce diversity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline and 2–6 years’ related work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent with minimum 5–7 years’ related work experience.
• Develop knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC).

Responsibilities

• Establish scorecards for LTIIP contract designers and track achievement.
• Support LTIIP design continuous improvement for FE PA.
• Prepare budget items for LTIIP work as needed.

Skills

Planning/scheduling of work

Customer service

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of Electric Safety Code (NESC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

GIS

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.

Job Description

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. The Distribution Tech (LTIIP) position provides LTIIP contract designer scorecard performance tracking support to the LTIIP Design leadership team for FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA). This position can be located at any service center in the Met‑Ed service territory, and Penelec service centers within 1 hour distance from Met‑Ed locations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Establish scorecards for LTIIP contract designers and track the achievement of agreed‑upon LTIIP design expectations and deadlines with internal and external stakeholders.
• Report to the Manager, Engineering Services (LTIIP Distribution Design) on the progress of internal and external stakeholders with achievement of agreed‑upon LTIIP design expectations and deadlines.
• Support the LTIIP design process and assist the PA LTIIP Design leadership team in efficiently executing the annual LTIIP design plan.
• Support LTIIP design continuous improvement for FE PA.
• Prepare budget items (RPA – Request for Project Authorization, ECAT's – Energy Delivery Capital Allocation Tool) for LTIIP work as needed.
• Demonstrate dedication to social responsibility through community involvement.
• Support the FirstEnergy hazard and damage assessment storm processes, including performing the duties of Hazard Responder, Damage Assessor, Hazard Dispatcher, or Damage Assessment Dispatcher as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline and 2–6 years’ related work experience are required.
• OR high school diploma or equivalent and minimum 5–7 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 used to determine the resources necessary to perform construction and maintenance work activities.
• Develop knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC), and Customer Guide for Electric Services (CGES).
• Understand the Company’s Accident Prevention Handbook and Manual of Operations and its practical application in the workplace.
• Be self‑motivated and able to balance competing priorities.
• Provide quality customer service, both internally and externally.
• Possess solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Have experience with PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook, SAP, GIS, CREWS, and database query tools.
• Have access to a personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required and possess a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

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. We support 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.

Position Classification

Non‑Exempt