Senior Substation & Grid Operations Manager

FirstEnergy Corp; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision, lifeInsurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee Substation and UG Network activities across multiple OH sites, ensuring safe, reliable electricity delivery. The role leads planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance while guiding a diverse team in a unionized environment.

The position emphasizes safety, DE&I, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning emergency response, staffing development, and collaboration with stakeholders to advance performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 7 years in electric utility industry, with leadership experience.
• Experience administering collective bargaining agreements and HR policies.
• Strong leadership, safety culture, and drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Substation and UG Network operations across Massillon, Alliance, Mansfield, Marion, and Springfield.
• Ensure safe and reliable delivery of electricity in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Plan, organize, direct, and review activities within a regional area and budget.
• Engage with union leadership to foster safety, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork.
• Respond to customer complaints and regulatory inquiries; manage staffing and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

10 years of relevant training/experience

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee Substation and UG Network activities across multiple OH sites, ensuring safe, reliable electricity delivery. The role leads planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance while guiding a diverse team in a unionized environment.

The position emphasizes safety, DE&I, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning emergency response, staffing development, and collaboration with stakeholders to advance performance and