Supervisor, Distribution Engineering Portfolio (PA)

FirstEnergy; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive compensation

Company-sponsored pension plan

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy in Reading, PA seeks a Supervisor, Engineering Services (Distribution Portfolio) to lead the PA Portfolio team, coordinating engineers and analysts to plan, forecast, and execute distribution investments.

You will ensure accurate monthly reporting, support regulatory filings, and provide actionable insights to improve forecasting and project success while working onsite at Reading or Greensburg, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business/Finance with 5+ years of related experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; SAP, CREWS, SharePoint, and GIS preferred.
• Advanced degree is a plus; prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to safety.
• Coordinate and supervise daily PA Portfolio team activities including Engineers and Business Analysts.
• Manage the capital portfolio throughout the year to ensure on-target investments.
• Maintain data consistency across RPA, UIPlanner, and Qlikview; support contractor requests.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Word

SAP

CREWS

SharePoint

GIS

Leadership

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Advanced degree

Tools

CREWS

GIS

SAP

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 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.

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 the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

The Supervisor, Engineering Services (Distribution Portfolio) works in conjunction with Business Services to ensure accurate and timely planning, forecasting and execution for distribution investments. This supervisor assumes a leadership role through closely interacting with PA Operations, support personnel, business services, and corporate support organizations.

This position reports onsite to either corporate office in Reading or Greensburg, PA.

Responsibilities Include

• Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Coordinating and supervising the daily activities of the PA Portfolio team, including Engineers and Business Analysts; making decisions guided by policies, procedures, and the Company's investment plan.
• Managing the capital portfolio throughout the year to ensure accurate and on target month-to-month and year end distribution investments.
• Maintaining the consistency of portfolio data between RPA database, UIPlanner, and Qlikview; identifies gaps in work resources and and supports the contractor request process.
• Understanding and applying Tariff criteria for billable work to project forecasts.
• Reporting to the Manager, Distribution Portfolio Management and Director, Engineering Services, on the progress of projects, and advising on issues that could impair the successful completion of projects.
• Reviewing proposed project estimates for completeness and accuracy; comparing actual cost to estimated cost to improve forecasting process year over year.
• Consistent and timely monthly reporting; support regulatory filings with thorough documentation around portfolio planning, prioritization and forecasting.
• Analyzing complex issues and developing actionable recommendations.
• Supporting the Work Management organization on questions/issues with current and upcoming design work and various Company priorities.
• Supporting storm restoration efforts, including performing duties of Hazard Coordinator when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and minimum 5 years related work experience is required. Related work experience includes, but is not limited to: engineering design, reliability, system planning, substation construction and maintenance, distribution construction and maintenance, right of way acquisition, asset management, new business, joint use, etc.
• OR Bachelor's degree in Business / Finance and minimum 5 years related work experience are required. Related work experience includes process/project development, planning/analysis, and performance reporting.
• Advanced degree is a plus. Previous supervisory experience preferred
• In-depth knowledge of information systems such as Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Word required; working knowledge of SAP, CREWS, SharePoint, and GIS preferred
• Customer request work scheduling (CREWS) navigation skills a plus, including knowledge of work request design requirements, material reservation criteria, CREWS billing categories, date management and lock down procedure
• Working knowledge or the ability to learn the following: GIS; Construction and Material Standards and company's Distribution Policies & Procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and the ability to lead others in achieving goals for the benefit of the business unit and the company
• Proven ability to make accurate decisions and demonstrate sound judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to enable effective interaction with both internal and external customers, and the ability to make clear, accurate and concise reports
• Superior customer relations, relationship management, leadership, teamwork, and managerial skills
• Able to work well under pressure

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 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 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

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