Transmission Scheduler: Outage Coordination

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

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.