Testing Site Coordinator

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

About The Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted, based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications. This position can be at any FirstEnergy location.

The individual(s) in this role will coordinate and oversee contracted testing and technical service interests for Transmission and Distribution substation projects, as well as special assignments relating to the safety and reliability of other substation activities in partnership with Utility Operations, Construction & Design Services, and Transmission & Substation Services.

Responsibilities

• Continually seek to improve the safety climate by controlling and reducing exposure for self and others.
• Monitor and promote the use of human performance tools and practices to protect people and system reliability.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, quality, and FirstEnergy specifications.
• Participate in project status update meetings with Project Managers and contracted resources.
• Understand the construction scope of assigned projects, including any potential problems and constraints that would delay in-servicing or cause significant interruptions.
• Participate in pre-construction planning meetings and provide experience to the project team for development in work packages.
• Assist with constructability reviews and post-project lessons-learned discussions.
• Estimate testing schedules from work planning meetings and confirm resource needs on impending projects to ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Support the development of contract service burn rates and track against project estimate and forecast.
• Ensure all service providers have the necessary specifications, settings, drawings, and tools to complete the work safely.
• Clearly articulate quality requirements for all vendors working on construction activities.
• Coordinate on-site testing activities with Construction Site Coordinator, Commissioning Engineer, and local FirstEnergy personnel.
• Monitor, review, and address concerns with switching schedules and special contingencies.
• Plan for SCADA & Apparatus testing; review, record, and share documentation.
• Proactively review testing records and ensure documentation is completed in accordance with compliance.
• Confirm test reports are complete, accurate, and uploaded into appropriate systems of record.
• Ensure closure of Cascade Orders.
• Support the FirstEnergy CIP program and requirements related to substation assets and site access.
• Pursue the redline process so that as-built drawings are accurate and returned within the required timeframe.
• Inspect work performed by contractors against design and construction standards.
• Support unplanned outage investigations and develop and share Operating Experience reports to support a continuous learning environment.
• Consistently look to improve site conditions and help prepare functional testing for commissioning.
• Understand the typical risks on construction projects and implement a risk management plan for any testing hazards.
• Document project site meetings that address issues such as safety, performance, quality control, or adherence to construction schedules.
• Maintain awareness of procedures and policies designed to comply with ethics standards and consistently apply ethical decisions in working with stakeholders (external and internal).
• Verify critical field testing, including but not limited to relay testing, current transformer testing, power-factor testing, cylinder testing, insulation resistance, contact resistance, winding ratio, and grounding testing.
• Identify long-term incomplete items and assist with Issues Database entries.
• Perform constructability reviews, review the conceptual scope with the entire project team and the project manager, and conduct preliminary site reviews to gather local expertise feedback on various aspects of the project.
• Occasionally support FirstEnergy Utilities (FEU) with storm-related responsibilities, including but not limited to hazard restoration.

An employee hired as the Testing Site Coordinator III level will be expected to perform all the above responsibilities with more proficiency and in a more independent manner. The Testing Site Coordinator IV and V level employees will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those above.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related technical field plus 8 years of experience required.
• In lieu of a degree, 12 years of experience in utility, commercial, or industrial construction required.
• Experience in electrical substation construction and/or maintenance required.
• Proven teamwork and interpersonal skills to aid in the resolution of compliance issues.
• Demonstrated ability in using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter, customer-focused, and results-oriented.
• Sound analytical abilities involving complex problems; exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated experience in accomplishing responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to aid in the resolution of complex issues.

Pay

FirstEnergy takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. The estimated pay range for this role is $107,100 - $151,200. The pay range for certain locations, including the state of New Jersey, includes a 20% differential to account for an increased cost of living, making the pay range $128,520 - $181,440.