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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 FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

This position is responsible for coordinating the planning, monitoring, controlling and/or execution of facility projects throughout the assigned region within the FirstEnergy service area. This includes responsibility for coordinating multiple phases of projects from programming, design, budgeting, scheduling, construction, commissioning, and close-out with internal and external partners to see all projects through to completion and closeout. In addition, the position reviews and maintains corporate service specifications and manages multiple project deliverables simultaneously. This position supports the Supervisor, Facility Operations in the scheduling and execution of preventative maintenance for facility assets, and the planning of capital and O&M budgets and spending. The position must maintain a safe work environment and support a workplace of respect, appreciation, and acceptance for everyone.

This is an onsite position and can be located in Lakewood, Lindsey, Wauseon or Holland, OH.

_Responsibilities Include:_

+ Demonstrating a strong commitment to all aspects of safety.

+ Coordinating the design, construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of company facilities, and including substation facilities where required, through the utilization of internal resources, contractors, or contracted services.

+ Providing expertise, mentoring, and coaching for team members to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

+ Actively participating in, promoting, and working safely to advance FirstEnergy’s Leading with Safety. This includes communicating and ensuring compliance with the Contractor Safety Guidelines.

+ Coordinating the activity of FirstEnergy’s personnel and contractors in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and facilities while setting priorities to ensure cost effective and safe completion of work (includes new construction, expansion, renovation, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and break-down maintenance).

+ Creating and modifying specifications and managing contracts to construct, operate and maintain buildings/facilities. Ensuring work is completed to specification and accurately billed.

+ Providing support to the Supervisor, Facility Operations with respect to major projects, move requests, maintenance, and planning.

+ Coordinating with the Environmental group to ensure facilities meet all aspects of environmental compliance.

+ Provide support to the Supervisor, Facility Operations with the Facilities Capital and O&M budgets.

+ Identifying and participating in the analysis of cost savings and efficiency opportunities related to facility processes, procedures, and costs.

+ Building and fostering strong communication and relationships with facility occupants and leadership.

+ Annually assessing the condition of all facilities, identifying capital and O&M projects required for the next ten years.

+ Employing knowledge of operations to provide a forward-looking perspective that focuses on opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.

+ Traveling to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner (at times this could be extensive with overnight stays); Working outside regular business hours, as required.

Qualifications at the Facility Operations Specialist II level:

+ A 2-year degree in Engineering, Interior Design, Architecture, Business, Finance, Construction Management, or a closely related degree along with 0 to 2 years of related work experience is required. In lieu of a degree, a minimum 3 years of direct, related experience is required.

+ A general understanding of documenting processes and procedures.

+ Effective oral/written communications and interpersonal skills.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

+ Ability to read, interpret and understand facilities architectural and engineering drawings.

+ Excellent active listening skills.

+ Effective organizational and prioritization skills.

+ Customer relations skills to effectively partner and communicate with customers at all levels of the organization.

+ Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout the FirstEnergy territory.

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. 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 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 Classification

Exempt

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team