Supervisor Regional Operations Line and Substation - PA Line Services - York

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

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp. is seeking a Line Supervisor based out of the Washington Service Center. The role oversees skilled staff in electric transmission and distribution line work, including installation, transfers, cutovers, fault location, and emergency response to ensure reliable service.

The position requires a strong safety mindset, leadership ability, and knowledge of transmission/distribution systems. Supervisory experience and proficiency with CREWS, SAP, GIS, Flex OMS, and Empower are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5–7 years related electrical field experience.
• Advanced knowledge of transmission and distribution operations, repair, and construction.
• Some supervisory experience preferred, with ability to coach and lead teams.
• Able to learn computer applications and read complex prints/specs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and direct a commitment to safety across tasks.
• Direct and supervise line workers in energized transmission and distribution work.
• Oversee installation, load transfers, cutovers, and fault location on distribution circuits.
• Coordinate with other departments and schedule construction, maintenance, or test work.
• Respond to emergencies to support safety and system reliability; supervise restoration crews.
• Counsel employees on performance and acknowledge good work.
• Provide instruction and training on established work practices and methods.
• Administer absenteeism and safety programs within the region.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Transmission & distribution knowledge

Electrical safety

Supervisory experience

Reading prints & specs

Coaching & mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CREWS

SAP

GIS

Flex OMS

Empower

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION About the OpportunityThis is an open position with the 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 position is a Line Supervisor, based out of the Washington Service Center. This position supervises employees engaged in complex construction, maintenance, repair, testing, and operation of the electric transmission and distribution system.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to all aspects of safety
• Directing and supervising employees engaged in electric transmission and distribution line work
• Directing line workers in the installation of energized lines, transferring circuit loads, directing cutovers from poles and equipment to new or temporary installations, and locating faults on distribution voltages and streetlight circuits
• 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 line 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
• Underground experience is a plus.
• Some supervisory experience is preferred
• Advanced level knowledge of principles and operation of electric transmission and distribution systems
• Able to learn various computer applications (CREWS, SAP, GIS, Flex OMS, Empower) 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

All employees must have an account to use a FirstEnergy computer to apply for jobs. If you do not know if you have an account, please contact the IT Service Desk at 330-315-4357, Option 1 - 1 for assistance.