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Job Description
Job Title: Advanced Distribution Management System
FirstEnergy
About The Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp .
The Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) organization is part of the Transmission Operation organization and is the business unit “owners” that manage OMS, DMS (including real-time model management) and Advanced Applications (Real-Time Powerflow, Distribution Automation and Volt/Var Optimization
This position is responsible for various responsibilities within the ADMS Systems group, and will work closely with DCC Support, ADMS Analytics and Reporting, GIS modelling/mapping, IT support groups, DCC’s, vendors, industry groups and various other stakeholders to support and enhance the tools and processes within the Distribution System Operations organization.
Note- Successful candidates may be located within the FirstEnergy operating area but is subject to the hiring manager’s approval.
Responsibilities Include
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.
Position Classification
Exempt
FirstEnergy Human Resources Team
Job Title: Advanced Distribution Management System
FirstEnergy
About The Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp .
The Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) organization is part of the Transmission Operation organization and is the business unit “owners” that manage OMS, DMS (including real-time model management) and Advanced Applications (Real-Time Powerflow, Distribution Automation and Volt/Var Optimization
This position is responsible for various responsibilities within the ADMS Systems group, and will work closely with DCC Support, ADMS Analytics and Reporting, GIS modelling/mapping, IT support groups, DCC’s, vendors, industry groups and various other stakeholders to support and enhance the tools and processes within the Distribution System Operations organization.
Note- Successful candidates may be located within the FirstEnergy operating area but is subject to the hiring manager’s approval.
Responsibilities Include
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to all aspects of safety, especially the impacts of ADMS systems within our control centers and field operation organizations.
- Develop and implement best practices and initiatives pertaining to system functionalities along with associated processes and procedures.
- Support the continued design, testing and enhancements of core ADMS applications including a focus on ADMS requirements and functionality.This includes the on-going documentation of testing, troubleshooting and enhancements of the product.
- Support new product releases and system updates through testing and implementation.
- Work with DCC Support and Reliability Reporting groups when required to support system(s) testing requirements, functionality verification and process adherence.
- Work with IT, Work Management, WFD and other key organizations on the configurations and product enhancements of these applications to ensure systems and processes stay aligned.
- Provide support to DCC’s and field organizations during normal and storm situations.
- Working with and across groups and organizations - Design, develop, test, and implement functionality associated with the advanced features of ADMS Systems, applications, integrations, and functionalities.
- Support the expansion of Advanced Applications (AA) across the FE footprint including design, testing and implementation on an OpCo-by-OpCo basis.
- Assist with the monitoring, troubleshooting and resolution of AA’s device and circuit health issues.
- Assist with the monitoring, continued development, and enhancements of real-time power flow functionality within the NMS in pursuit to continue to improve its consistency and accuracy on a per circuit basis across the FE footprint
- Working with and across groups and organizations to support SCADA integrations to ensure all systems and functionalities are maintained
- Support process adherence for those associated and impactful to the functionality of these operational systems including but not limited to Model Management and Switching and Tagging.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
- A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
- A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
- A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 7 (seven) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology.
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.
Position Classification
Exempt
FirstEnergy Human Resources Team