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_About the Opportunity_

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]

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.

The Staff Fuel Specialist is part of the Fuels team which focuses on Fuel Procurement, Fuel Logistics and Fuel Reporting. This position will mainly be responsible for budgeting, tracking and record keeping of all fuel related commodities, and provide support for the annual Expanded Net Energy Cost (ENEC) process for rate adjustment in West Virginia.

Responsibilities:

+ Assist and advise Director - Fuel Procurement

+ Lead fuels department budgeting process

+ Maintain and provide data for WV Public Utility Commission annual fuel cost recovery review

+ Month end reporting into Fuels Datamart

+ Maintain FileNet archive of coal contracts and documents

+ Assist with contract management of fuel related commodities

+ Monthly invoice approval and PO management

+ Submit bi-monthly coal and reagent inventory data for PJM review

+ Assist and advise in the determination of fuel needs for plants

+ Assist with the issuance of coal RFPs as needed

+ Maintain coal position data and present reports during weekly and monthly meetings

+ Monitor supplier performance to ensure consistent delivery

+ Maintain regular communication with suppliers to maintain working relationships

+ Assist in determination of annual, quarterly and monthly tonnage nominations

+ Validation of costs to support our dispatch strategy

+ Monitor coal markets for price and production trends

+ Cross train as needed to provide backup coverage as needed

The Successful Candidate Should Exhibit the Following Behavioral Traits:

+ Contract Management experience

+ Experience with budget preparation

+ Organizational skills

+ Detail oriented

+ Data analytics / Data automation skills

+ Willingness to take initiative and assume ownership, and drive results

Qualifications:

+ A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Economics or related technical degree is preferred, and an advanced degree is a plus.

+ Sr Level: 10 years of professional work experience required. Staff Level: 12 years of professional work experience required.

+ Extensive knowledge of the coal industry, coal forecasted pricing, and delivery logistics is desired.

+ Interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills are necessary.

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-1 B 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.

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team