Supervisor, Distribution System Operations - Akron Fairlawn

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of safety commitment.
• Supervise activities including the direction of field crews in the operation and maintenance of the electrical distribution system.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate policies and procedures for real-time dispatch operations.
• Supervise real-time utilization of Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distribution Management System (DMS), contingency analysis, and system analysis resources for assessing system conditions.
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews with employees.
• Execute the performance management process by providing feedback and coaching on an ongoing basis throughout the year and discussing development opportunities, performance issues, and changes that are occurring.
• Initiate, conduct, and provide expert and timely assistance to investigate reliability, safety conditions, and incidents; this involves interacting with other areas in Energy Delivery, FirstEnergy regional operations, transmission operations, and neighboring utility regions.
• Develop contingency plans for prioritizing the restoration of service.
• Assist in or develop emergency plans for storm-related interruptions, equipment failures, or labor unrest.
• Supervise the maintenance of operating documentation, record keeping, and operator shift schedule.
• Participate in operational and other meetings across the Ohio footprint.
• May be required to work weekends, extended days, and/or travel to other operational companies within First Energy for storm response.

Qualifications

• Associate of Engineering degree (Electrical Engineering preferred), with at least 3 years of related work experience, or a high school diploma with 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Related work experience includes line or substation field work, engineering experience, and military related or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated past leadership in operational supervision or DSO job duties.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to process information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to accurately perform analytical calculations such as voltage drops, transformer, and circuit loadings.
• Knowledge of the equipment and principals involved in the operation of all components of the electrical system required.
• Knowledge of FirstEnergy's information systems related to operating activities.
• Knowledge of clearance and switching (lockout/tagout) procedures to remove and restore lines and electrical equipment while maintaining safety to employees (Manual of Operations).
• Experience in the safe operation of electrical equipment and maintaining reliable and quality service to customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct and present himself/herself in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.