Description
Requisition ID: 39406
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [JCPL]
This position, located in Holmdel, NJ, reports under the general supervision of the Regional Distribution Control Center staff.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring the day-to-day operations of the regional distribution system
- Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety, including adherence to the Accident Prevention Handbook (APH) and Manual of Operations
- Recommending operational improvements and communicating system events to appropriate personnel
- Demonstrating sound internal and/or external customer service
- Operating the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Energy Management System (EMS), Automated Mapping/Facilities Management (GIS) computer system, PowerOn Outage Management System (OMS), Energy Delivery Outage Application (EDOA), DCC Notification System, as well as radio and telephone systems
- Analyzing and acting promptly in cases of system disturbance so that the system can be restored to a normal configuration
- Providing technical analysis, monitoring systems, scheduling and/or authorizing FirstEnergy distribution equipment outages and load transfers
- Developing detailed scenarios to identify operating problems caused by contingency outages
- Assigning and directing switching activities and work assignments to field personnel
- Monitoring system and weather conditions
- Coordinating staffing requirements by calling additional resources to handle emergencies
- Completing training and development to progress to the Regional Distribution System Operator level
- Possessing basic understanding of Bargaining Unit Agreements with field labor
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology, or related certification from an accredited institution is required.
- Or minimum of 2 - 4 years' related work experience will be considered. Related work experience includes work experiences with demonstrated understanding to operate the distribution system.
- Pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) System Operator/Power Dispatching Test (SO/PD II)
- Capable of effective performance in problem solving, multi-tasking and teamwork
- Demonstrate effective performance in prioritizing work for efficient and safe operations
- 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 reading and comprehension skills to effectively interpret switching requests, engineering drawings, schematics, equipment instruction manuals, standards and procedures used to develop distribution switching orders
- Possess skills in the development, collection, organization and analysis of information from a variety of sources to develop switching orders and recommendations
- 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 Transmission and Distribution facilities
- Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results and develop relationships
- Sufficient maturity to exercise independent judgment on moderately complex projects and assignments
- Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills to make quick assessments and deliver well-thought decisions, when situations require
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, specific mainframe and computer applications
- Able to remain professional in high stress, high volume work environment
- Live within 45 minutes commute time
- Willing to work rotating shifts and be available for overtime work when needed
Contact
FirstEnergy Corp.
76 S Main St
Akron
Ohio United States
www.firstenergycorp.com
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26 Aug, 2025
