Electric Distribution Dispatcher - MetEd - GOE06.411

About the Company FirstEnergy Corp. is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. A Fortune 200 company, FirstEnergy's subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. Its seven electric utility operating companies comprise the nation's fifth largest investor-owned electric system, based on 4.4 million customers served within a 36,100-square-mile area of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. FirstEnergy's Strategic Vision: To be the leading retail energy and related service supplier in our region; To be the preferred choice for total customer solutions; To be our shareholders' choice for long-term growth and investment value; and continue to be a Company committed to safety and driven by the skills, diversity, and character of its employees. About the Opportunity As an Electric Distribution Dispatcher, this position assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the regional electric subtransmission and distribution systems, under general supervision of the Manager of Dispatch Services. This includes, but is not limited to: outage restoration during emergency or abnormal conditions with timely record keeping associated with the distribution system. Recommend operational improvements and communicate system events to the appropriate personnel. Operate the Energy Management System (EMS) and PowerOn outage management system (OMS), as well as radio and telephone systems. Analyze and act promptly in cases of system disturbance to restore the system to it's normal configuration. Provide technical analysis, monitor system conditions, schedule and/or authorize FirstEnergy subtransmission and distribution equipment outages and load transfers. Develop detailed scenarios to identify operating problems caused by contingency outages. Prepare switching and operating procedures for the distribution and subtransmission systems. Assign and direct switching activities and work assignments to trouble crews and switching personnel. Monitor system and weather conditions. Coordinate staffing requirements by calling additional resources to handle emergencies.

Qualifications

Required

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent work experience with demonstrated understanding to operate the electric subtransmission and distribution systems.

Knowledge of, or ability to learn Transmission and Distribution operation, maintenance, and construction practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment and tools to operate the distribution system.

Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with customers, supervisors, peers, employees, and contractors involved with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the T&D Facilities.

Skills in the development, collection, organization and analysis of information from a variety of sources to develop switching orders and recommendations.

Clear and articulate verbal communication skills to convey critical information to the field via the phone and radio in normal and emergency situations.

Must pass the EEI System Operator/Power Dispatching Test (SOPD).

Must be willing to work rotating shift schedule and be available for overtime work when needed.

Must reside within 30 minute commute time of the MetEd Regional Dispatch Office.

Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills to make quick assessments and deliver sound decisions in situations requiring independent judgment.

Must have reading and comprehension skills to effectively interpret switching requests, engineering prints, schematics, equipment instruction manuals and standards and procedures to develop switching orders.

Knowledge of, or ability to learn specific PC applications that support operation of the system, and record keeping.

Benefits 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 and performance bonuses, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our Web site at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs.

*FirstEnergy proudly supports Affirmative Action & is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workforce diversity. Unable to sponsor or transfer H1 visas at this time. Apply at our website at www.firstenergycorp.com