Substation Supervisor (Network/Underground)

FirstEnergy; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Substation Supervisor in Erie, PA to lead electrical transmission and distribution construction teams on-site. You will oversee breakers, switches, transformers, bus work and related structures, ensuring safety and adherence to standards while coordinating with other departments for timely project completion.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of transmission and distribution systems, supervisory experience, and the ability to train staff in established practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 5–7 years in electrical field required.
• Advanced knowledge of transmission and distribution systems.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to coach and mentor teams to strong safety practices.
• Able to learn CASCADE, CREWS, SAP, POWERON and GIS tools.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and direct a strong safety commitment.
• Supervise employees in transmission and distribution construction work.
• Direct substation activities for breakers, switches, transformers and bus work.
• Respond to emergencies and support system reliability and restoration crews.
• Coordinate equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
• Coordinate with other departments and scheduling of work.
• Deliver strong internal and external customer service.
• Counsel employees and acknowledge good work; enforce standards.
• Train substation staff in established practices and methods.
• Administer absenteeism and regional safety plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical field knowledge

Substation supervision

Coaching & mentoring

Reading prints & specs

Leadership & safety focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CASCADE

CREWS

SAP

POWERON

GIS

Microsoft Office

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

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.

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.

All employees who apply for a posted position must notify their supervisors that they have applied. Employees who have not been in their current positions for at least one year or who are in a position with specific requirements beyond one year, must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying.

This is a full-time, on-site position for a Substation Supervisor, located in Erie, PA.

Responsibilities Include

• Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to all aspects of safety
• Directing and supervising employees engaged in above and below grade electric transmission and distribution construction work
• Directing Substation workers in all activities associated with installation and removal of new and existing Substation facilities such as breakers, switches, line traps, tuners, CCVT’s, transformers, bus work and associated structures (steel or wood).
• Responding and supervising resources during emergency conditions to support public safety and system reliability, as well as supervising and dispatching service restoration crews during major storms
• Monitoring the activities of employees and enforcing conformance to established work practices and methods, (according to Preferred Practices Manual, Accident Prevention Handbook, Safety Specifications and Construction Standards)
• Requesting and coordinating the availability of necessary equipment, tools, materials, and supplies required
• Coordinating work with other departments and scheduling construction, maintenance, repair, or test work
• Demonstrating sound internal and external customer service
• Counseling employees, recommending corrective actions required to meet performance standards, and acknowledging good work and work habits
• Implementing instruction and training of Substation employees in the established work practices and methods utilized throughout the department
• Administering Company and Regional Absenteeism Management Program and Regional Safety Plan
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5-7 years’ related work experience in an electrical field is required. Related work experience includes hazard responding, knowledge of construction and maintenance practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment, and tools which would be used to determine the resources necessary to perform construction and maintenance work activities
• An advanced level of knowledge and experience in operations, repair, and construction of assigned Transmission and Distribution area
• Preferred experience with underground network construction and maintenance.
• Some supervisory experience is preferred
• Advanced level knowledge of principles and operation of electric transmission and distribution systems
• Able to learn various computer applications (CASCADE, CREWS, SAP, POWERON, GIS, etc.) and Microsoft Office
• Able to read, alter, and communicate complex prints and specifications to personnel
• Able to coach, mentor, engage, and inspire people to excel in their roles
• Demonstrated knowledge of applied electricity including AC and DC circuits and equipment
• Possess a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships
• Effective leadership skills to communicate with and direct work of others to ensure safety and produce satisfactory work results.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

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. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs.

FirstEnergy proudly supports 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. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification

Exempt

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team