Transmission Scheduler (OH & WV)

FirstEnergy Corp; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp. is seeking an entry-level Transmission Scheduler in Akron, OH (or Fairmont, WV) to help maintain Bulk Electric System reliability during outages. The role involves processing switching requests, analyzing outage impacts, and coordinating with internal and external teams.

Training and opportunities for progression are provided within the job family. Responsibilities include modeling outages in EMS/RTS, writing procedures, and supporting operators and control centers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years related experience for higher levels.
• Strong understanding of transmission system operations procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process switching requests submitted by regions or project teams.
• Analyze outage requests for contingencies and reliability impacts.
• Maintain compliance with PJM outage coordination requirements.
• Coordinate outages with internal and external sources.
• Model scheduled outages in EMS/RTS to identify contingencies or overloads.
• Provide solutions to scheduling concerns.
• Write procedures for switching operations and restoration.
• Provide technical support to control centers.
• Prepare scheduling reports for operating companies.
• Support emergency and storm response activities.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Written and oral communication

Teamwork

Leadership

EMS

Microsoft Office

SORS

eDART

FileNet

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Energy Delivery Outage application

Transmission Outage database

EMS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FirstEnergy About the Opportunity: This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications.

Transmission Schedulers are responsible for maintaining the reliability of the Bulk Electric System during planned and unplanned outages. Employees at the entry level of this job family apply acquired education and experience to work situations and exercise independent judgment on basic projects and assignments. They provide support to management and higher level professionals.

Location: Akron OH or Fairmont WV

Responsibilities

• Processing switching requests submitted by regions or project teams
• Analyzing outage requests for contingencies, reliability impacts, overloads, or switching limitations
• Maintaining compliance with PJM outage coordination requirements
• Coordinating outages with internal and external sources
• Modeling scheduled outages in EMS/RTS to identify contingencies and/or overloads.
• Providing solutions to scheduling concerns
• Writing procedures for taking equipment out of service, restoring service and test energizing
• Provide support to Operators regarding switching controls
• Provide technical support to control centers
• Administration of databases used to support the control centers
• Preparing scheduling reports for operating companies
• Supports emergency and storm response activities, including extended-hour operations

An employee hired at the Transmission Scheduler II or Ill level will be expected to perform all of the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner. Further, the Transmission Scheduler II or Ill level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those above Recommend and implement improvements to work processes Recommend and implement solutions to moderately complex issues and assignments.

QualificationsattheTransmissionScheduler I levelinclude:

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field is required
• 0-2 years of related experience is required.
• Related experience may include experience in technical writing, scheduling, maintenance, or operations
• Works safely according to company policies and procedures
• Basic understanding of Transmission System Operations procedures, policies, practices
• Strong written and oral communications skills required
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills required
• Strong analytical abilities involving complex problems; exercise sound judgment
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to learn the Energy Delivery Outage application, Transmission Outage database, EMS, Microsoft Office, SORS, eDART, FileNet, Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines

QualificationsattheTransmissionSchedulerII levelinclude:

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field is required
• 2-3 years of related experience is required.
• Related experience may include experience in technical writing, scheduling, maintenance, or operations
• Strong understanding of Transmission System Operations procedures, policies, practices
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical abilities involving complex problems; exercise sound judgment
• Proficient in Energy Delivery Outage application, Transmission Outage database, EMS, Microsoft Office, SORS, eDART, FileNet

QualificationsattheTransmissionSchedulerIll levelinclude:

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field is required
• 3-4 years of related experience is required.
• In-depth understanding of Transmission System Operations procedures, policies, practices
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Excellent analytical abilities involving complex problems; exercise sound judgment
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Technical expert in Energy Delivery Outage application, Transmission Outage database, EMS, Microsoft Office, SORS, eDART, FileNet

QualificationsattheTransmissionSchedulerIV levelinclude:

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field is required
• 5-6 years of related experience is required.
• Works safely according to company policies and procedures
• In-depth understanding of Transmission System Operations procedures, policies, practices
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical abilities involving complex problems; exercise sound judgment
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Technical expert in Energy Delivery Outage application, Transmission Outage database, EMS, Microsoft Office, SORS, eDART, and FileNet Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines

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.

Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

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 ClassificationExempt