Distribution Lines Supervisor

About the Company

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better, and communities stronger. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines connecting the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

This is an open position with Toledo Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Holland, OH.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise employees engaged in complex construction, maintenance, repair, testing, and operation of electric transmission & distribution systems.
• Develop and maintain strong awareness and personal accountability for safety among reporting employees.
• Monitor employee activities and enforce conformance to established work practices and methods (Preferred Practices Manual, Accident Prevention Handbook, Safety Specifications, and Construction Standards) while maintaining a high level of safety commitment.
• Implement instruction and training of employees in established work practices and methods.
• Understand and follow procedures, safe work practices, and compliance with labor agreement terms.
• Request and coordinate availability of necessary equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
• Coordinate work with other departments and assist in developing work plans; ensure construction schedule requirements are met.
• Carry out work plans through adherence to work scope, priority, resource optimization, and sharing; ensure timely and cost-efficient completion, including forwarding close-out information to appropriate entities.
• Counsel employees, recommend corrective actions to meet performance standards, and acknowledge good work and habits.
• Administer Company and Regional Absenteeism Management Program and Regional Safety Plan.
• Drive continuous improvement across the business unit and FirstEnergy.
• Respond to emergency conditions to support public safety and system reliability.
• Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction, anticipate customer needs, and propose alternative solutions.
• Execute the performance management process by providing feedback, coaching, discussing development opportunities, performance issues, and organizational changes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required plus 7 years of related experience in an electrical field.
• Related work experience includes hazard response, knowledge of construction and maintenance practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment, and tools used to determine resources for construction and maintenance work.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in operations, repair, and construction of assigned Transmission and Distribution areas.
• Previous management/leadership experience desired; supervisor lines experience highly preferred.
• Highly driven, self-motivated, and enthusiastic leader capable of communicating, motivating, and driving workforces toward positive change.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others in achieving goals for the benefit of the business unit and FirstEnergy.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to and execute an agreed-upon strategy for driving improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applied electricity, including AC and DC electrical circuits and equipment.
• Knowledge of industry preferred practices, methods, and construction standards relating to electric transmission and distribution systems.
• Thorough knowledge of industry General Safety Specifications, Accident Prevention Handbooks, and clearance and switching control procedures.
• Ability to learn various computer mainframe applications (SAP, FLEX, GIS, Cascade, and FWRD) and PC applications, including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to create field drawings as required.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution.
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement.

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.