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_FirstEnergy_

_About the Opportunity_

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

This position reports to the Supervisor of Transmission Training and is located in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Candidates scheduled for an interview will be required to deliver a 15-minute presentation on a work- related topic. This topic is chosen and developed by the candidate ahead of time and presented during the interview.

Transmission System Operations Trainers are responsible for the research, development, coordination and revision of training programs. Employees in the job are seen as subject matter experts. They lead by example, educate and direct others on technical subject matters and possess the job skills and knowledge to exercise independent judgment on complex projects and assignments.

Responsibilities include:

+ Administering the System Operator training program in compliance with PJM/NERC standards

+ Monitoring the development and delivery of training by internal and external personnel

+ Monitoring PJM/NERC Reliability Standards changes and developing and updating training materials to remain in compliance

+ Developing effective processes for evaluating training programs

+ Ensuring operators maintain PJM/NERC certifications

+ Providing documentation of compliance to PJM/NERC training requirements

+ Coordinating the auditing of training activities to ensure continuous process improvement

+ Ensuring the Transmission Training & Development group maintains PJM/NERC Continuing Education Provider status

+ Monitoring and evaluating student performance and providing remediation, counseling and tutoring services as needed

+ Programming the Dispatchers Training Simulator, running emergency scenarios for personnel, and monitoring and evaluating employee performance on the simulator

+ Recommending and implementing solutions to complex issues and assignments

+ Works safely according to company policies and procedures

+ In-depth understanding of the Transmission Operations business

+ Knowledgeable in Energy Management System (EMS) and SunNet iTOA computer applications preferred.

+ Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills

+ Strong analytical abilities involving complex problems; exercise sound judgment

+ Strong leadership and organizational skills

+ Demonstrates ability to develop and maintain functional computer knowledge applicable to the training section.

Qualifications include:

+ 2 or 4year degree in related technical field or related discipline preferred, or the equivalent gained through previous work experience.

+ Minimum two (2) years of experience as an Independent System Operator and qualified to perform all aspects of TSO II.

+ Technical knowledge requisite for the position obtained through career experience.

+ Current NERC Transmission Operator or Reliability Operator certification or ability to be certified within two years.

+ Current PJM Transmission Operator certification or ability to be certified within two years required.

Qualifications at the Senior level include:

+ 2 or 4 year degree in related technical field or related discipline preferred, or the equivalent gained through previous work experience.

+ At least five (5) years of experience as a Trainer or at least three (3) years as a TSO III or at least ten (10) years of relevant experience including experience as Independent System Operator.

+ Technical knowledge requisite for the position obtained through career experience.

+ Current NERC Transmission Operator or Reliability Operator certification or ability to be certified within two years.

+ Current PJM Transmission Operator certification or ability to be certified within two years required.

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.