Substation Planning & Scheduling Specialist

FirstEnergy; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy in Toledo, OH is seeking a Substation Planner to provide planning, scheduling, and non-engineering services for Substation Operations and Construction. You will coordinate resources, prepare work packages, manage work schedules, maintain records, and support crews, contractors, and management to ensure safe and efficient projects.

The role requires collaboration with engineers, operations staff, contractors, and stakeholders, contributing to reliable electric service and compliance

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Three years of relevant utility, substation, electrical construction, maintenance, planning, scheduling, or technical field experience required.
• Working knowledge of electrical substations, transmission/distribution systems, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of NESC, NEC, and applicable utility standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, construction prints, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must possess the ability to travel to company facilities and substation locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule substation maintenance, construction, and capital projects to support system reliability and operational goals.
• Provide reliable support to supervisors and foremen by coordinating work activities, staffing requirements, equipment, materials, switching orders, contractor resources, and work package documentation.
• Assist supervision in establishing work commitment dates and expedite project deliverables when practical and necessary.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, contractors, property owners, and other stakeholders to support substation projects and maintenance activities.
• Manage work queues and track project status to ensure timely completion of assigned work.
• Maintain accurate records of facility additions, modifications, retirements, and updates to company mapping and asset management systems.
• Assist in preparing claim documentation and supporting project closeout requirements.
• Monitor work progress, track backlog, and provide management with status reports, productivity metrics, and workload forecasts.
• Conduct research, evaluate alternatives, and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Compile technical reports and performance metrics to support compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with regulatory inspection preparation, documentation, and corrective action tracking.
• Support work management and scheduling applications to assign and prioritize maintenance and construction activities.
• Collaborate with crews, contractors, and supervisors to review work scopes, equipment requirements, switching plans, and logistics.
• Process project-related invoices, reconcile accounts, and assist with construction cost tracking.
• Provide support for company asset management, outage management, scheduling, and GIS systems.
• Serve as a system administrator or subject matter resource for work management and mapping applications as assigned.
• Support emergency restoration efforts, storm response activities, and other system emergencies.
• Travel periodically to substations, construction sites, training facilities, and company locations as required.
• Attend and maintain all required safety, compliance, and technical training.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Project coordination

Time management

MS Office

Self-motivation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred

Tools

SAP

GIS

CAD

Outage management systems

CASCADE

Job description

FirstEnergy in Toledo, OH is seeking a Substation Planner to provide planning, scheduling, and non-engineering services for Substation Operations and Construction. You will coordinate resources, prepare work packages, manage work schedules, maintain records, and support crews, contractors, and management to ensure safe and efficient projects.

The role requires collaboration with engineers, operations staff, contractors, and stakeholders, contributing to reliable electric service and compliance