Transmission & Distribution Lines Supervisor

FirstEnergy Corp; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension plan

401(k) with matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp is actively seeking a reliable on-site supervisor for the Central Region of Ohio Edison in Ohio. The role directs and coaches crews responsible for transmission and distribution work, ensuring safety standards and adherence to labor agreements while coordinating with multiple departments.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to manage priorities under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with 7 years related electrical field experience.
• Experience in leadership and supervision within electric transmission and distribution.
• Knowledge of safety standards, construction practices and labor agreement terms.
• Ability to learn SAP and other mainframe/PC applications.
• Strong communication and coaching skills; ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Directing and supervising employees engaged in complex construction, maintenance, repair, testing and operation of electric transmission & distribution systems.
• Developing and maintaining a strong awareness and personal accountability for safety among employees reporting to this position.
• Monitoring the activities of employees and enforcing conformance to established work practices and methods (Preferred Practices Manual, Accident Prevention Handbook, Safety Specifications and Construction Standards) while maintaining a high level of safety commitment throughout day-to-day functions.
• Implementing instruction and training of employees in the established work practices and methods utilized throughout the department.
• Understanding and following procedures, safe work practices and compliance with the terms and conditions of the labor agreement.
• Requesting and coordinating the availability of necessary equipment tools, materials and supplies required.
• Coordinating work with other departments and assisting with development of work plan; ensuring requirements of construction schedule are achieved.
• Carrying out work plan through adherence to work scope, priority, resource optimization and sharing; ensuring timely and cost-efficient completion of work which includes assurance that close out information is forwarded to the appropriate entities.
• Counseling employees, recommending corrective actions required to meet performance standards and acknowledging good work and work habits.
• Administering Company and Regional Absenteeism Management Program and Regional Safety Plan.
• Driving continuous improvement across the business unit and FirstEnergy.
• Responding to emergency conditions to support public safety and system reliability.
• Continually seeking opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and broaden/deepen relationships; anticipating customers' needs and propose alternative solutions when necessary.
• Executing the performance management process by providing feedback and coaching on an ongoing basis throughout the year by discussing development opportunities, performance issues, and changes that are occurring.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

FLEX

GIS

Cascade

FWRD

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp is actively seeking a reliable on-site supervisor for the Central Region of Ohio Edison in Ohio. The role directs and coaches crews responsible for transmission and distribution work, ensuring safety standards and adherence to labor agreements while coordinating with multiple departments.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to manage priorities under pressure.