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 Ohio Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp [OE].
This is a mobile (remote) position. The selected candidate may be located anywhere within the Ohio Edison footprint in the State of Ohio.
This job is responsible for the mapping and records work for the Distribution function of the Company.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
Prepare and maintain specialized electrical schematic drawings such as Transmission, Network, and UCD system circuits using AutoCAD. Reconcile connectivity and attributes with GIS, other records systems, and actual installations.
Gather information for installations by performing a field investigation which identifies measurements, terrain, assesses conditions, buildings, equipment clearances and obstacles.
Develop and manipulate GIS queries of data for investigations, special projects, and statistical analysis.
Coach and assist operations services personnel to resolve issues with GIS, AutoCAD, and GIS View systems.
Receive, process, and file all incoming records.
Participate in Safety Fair, safety meetings and training, and perform safety inspections.
Resolve GMS configuration issues.
Perform GIS design work (i.e., post, promote, correct completed designs, verify attributes, maps and promote joint use jobs, and update streetlight and transformer records.)
Review work request packages and develop strategy to process request. Plan the work, update maps, prints and GIS design.
Act as GIS coordinator on existing process enhancements, new functionality, anomalies, and special projects such as data audits and conversions.
Train new and experienced employees in GIS design functionality through on-the-job instruction and problem resolution.
Post completed work requests to GIS database, and maps and records systems by interpreting construction prints, work management information, and field inspections.
Use automated processes to digitize new GIS features, such as transmission line corridors.
Import sub-division maps into GIS Design using Auto Desk,
Perform mapping fixes, meter removals, ACT 129, joint use, Mapframe Inventory, and OH/UG Circuit inspection follow-up work.
Work closely with AEC Points, Citrix Map Manager, Secondary Connectivity, and Circuit Inspections.
Review work requests for accuracy and perform visual cleanup of GIS map as required.
Provide assistance during emergencies and storm-related activities and travel to various off-site locations as well as FirstEnergy office locations, training facilities and customer sites, when requested.
Attend all required regulatory training.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline + 0-1 years of related work experience, OR Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline + 2-3 years of related work experience, OR High School Diploma (or GED) + 4+ years of related work experience.
Related work experience is knowledge of construction and maintenance practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment, and tools which would be used to determine the resources necessary to perform construction and maintenance work activities.
Current knowledge of National Electric Safet
