Senior Facility Projects & Operations Specialist

FirstEnergy Corp.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, seeks a Facility Operations Specialist to coordinate planning, monitoring, and execution of facility projects across the FE service area. The role involves budgeting, scheduling, and close collaboration with internal and external partners to deliver projects on time and within requirements.

The position supports preventative maintenance planning and environmental compliance, travel to North Canton and Wadsworth areas, and acts within a safety-forward

Qualifications

• Requires a 2- or 4-year degree in Engineering, Interior Design, Architecture, Business, Construction Management, or related field with 2–4 years of experience, or 5+ years without a degree.
• Strong documentation of processes and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to ask detailed questions.
• Experience in process/project development, planning/analysis, and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design, construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of company facilities, including substation facilities.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members for efficiency.
• Promote safety and compliance with Contractor Safety Guidelines.
• Coordinate FirstEnergy personnel and contractors to complete work safely and cost-effectively.
• Assist in budgeting and planning for Facilities Capital and O&M budgets.
• Support major projects, move requests, maintenance, and planning through Supervisor, Facility Operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, Architecture, Business, Construction Management or related

5 years of direct, related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

FirstEnergy, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, seeks a Facility Operations Specialist to coordinate planning, monitoring, and execution of facility projects across the FE service area. The role involves budgeting, scheduling, and close collaboration with internal and external partners to deliver projects on time and within requirements.

The position supports preventative maintenance planning and environmental compliance, travel to North Canton and Wadsworth areas, and acts within a safety-forward