I&C Technician

FirstEnergy at a Glance

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 Fort Martin Power Station, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FOS].

The I&C Technician functions as a team member or individual to perform technical, manual and administrative activities required to install, inspect, test, maintain, repair and calibrate instrumentation gauges, meters, relays, communication equipment, electronic, electrical and pneumatic controls and investigate and correct problems with station equipment and controls. Reports to the I&C Supervisor Plant Production.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Installing, inspecting and maintaining, repairing and calibrating instruments, gauges, meters, relays, communication equipment, electronic, electrical and pneumatic controls and associated equipment at a power station.
• Investigate, collecting data, test, make recommendations and prepare reports on unusual problems with various station equipment and controls.
• Interpreting and analyzing reports of other system failures; redesigning problem areas; preparing recommendations; and providing assistance for modifications.
• Conducting various tests such as stack emission, material scales, heat rate, turbine, pumps, compressors, fans, condenser and pulverizer performance, etc; analyze results; make recommendations; and prepare reports.
• Investigating malfunctions and repairing all instrumentation.
• Troubleshooting and repairing problems from relay level circuitry through microprocessor-based systems. Use DCS to troubleshoot control problems.
• Utilizing equipment technical manuals, equipment vendor contacts, station and corporate technical contacts to assist with troubleshooting equipment.
• Read and work from prints, control circuit schematics, DCS and PLC logic, and other equipment functional diagrams.
• Remain up to date of operating, troubleshooting and instrument test procedures and practices.
• Providing coverage for unit and equipment outages/startups (including off shifts), both planned and forced.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate ability to make decisions
• Demonstrate ability to follow instructions
• Excellent personal computer skills
• Demonstrate ability to safely use and operate all tools and equipment used in technician position (meters, calibration tools, etc.)
• Demonstrate ability to read and understand technical manuals, instructions and prints/drawings.
• Demonstrate skills in troubleshooting electrical, electronics, PLC, and/or DCS controls.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment
• Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in temperature extremes.
• Requires frequent walking, climbing, and bending.
• Must be able to lift light to medium loads.
• Must be willing to accept call-outs (including off shifts) and work overtime as needed or directed.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Must have excellent analysis, written and oral skills.
• Must pass EEI POSS MASS and TECH Test.
• Associates degree in Engineering Technology or Electrical/Electronics/Computer Tech or equivalent.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

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 employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. 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. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team