Communication & Control Specialist B - I-Local 245 - IT Network Operations - Northwood Op Center
FirstEnergy Corp

Job Info

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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 FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [TE]

Location: Northwood, Ohio

A. Duties

Under directive supervision, an employee in this position is expected to install, inspect and maintain and perform minor troubleshooting and repair on a variety of communication and control facilities and carry out assignments independently or with the assistance of other employees; performs duties such as:

1. Installing, transferring, repairing, removing and minor troubleshooting of two-way radio equipment.

2. Installing, inspecting, maintaining and minor troubleshooting of leased telecommunications facilities, such as provided by common carriers;

3. Installing, inspecting, maintaining, minor troubleshooting and minor repairing of channel equipment (PCM, Multiplex);

4. Installing, inspecting, maintaining, minor troubleshooting and minor repairing of microwave radio and associated equipment;

5. Installing, inspecting, maintaining, minor troubleshooting and minor repairing of Remote Terminal Units (RTU);

6. Installing, inspecting, maintaining, minor troubleshooting and minor repairing of carrier current equipment;

7. Installing, inspecting, modifying, checking, minor troubleshooting and minor repairing of electronic equipment and systems as assigned;

8. Installing, inspecting, modifying, checking, minor troubleshooting and minor repairing on new and existing equipment and facilities, wiring and terminations of such things as power, coax, ribbon, waveguide, optics, signal, control and leased circuit wiring;

9. Effectively communicating with all corporate elements, as necessary, in an effort to resolve any problem with equipment design or other constraints and failures;

10. Accurately marking drawings showing as-built or modified;

11. Organizing and completing installation and revisions of moderate complexity to electronic systems;

12. Maintaining all test equipment in a responsible fashion and being accountable for repairing and/or reporting any failure of test equipment to supervision;

13. Performing any substation operations or switching necessary to safely isolate equipment on which work is to be performed;

14. Performing any substation operation as directed by supervision or dispatch personnel;

15. Performing preventive maintenance and verifying proper equipment operations;

16. Fabricating and testing electronic assemblies from drawings;

17. Making required reports of installation, maintenance or repair work and/or logging entries as required by the Federal Communications Commission;

18. Checking, testing, and adjusting outdoor tuning and coupling equipment; checking and tuning wave traps;

19. Demonstrate competency in the job on an ongoing basis;

20. Being accountable for all work performed;

21. Keeping up-to-date, by use of technical publications, books, and other means, with new or improved electronic developments, equipment and maintenance methods;

22. Responding to after-hours calls, participating in on-call procedure;

23. Operating Company vehicles and equipment as assigned;

24. Directing and training employees as assigned;

25. Keeping work area in order, cleaning periodically and at work completion;

26. Assisting in work of a higher classification; and

27. Performing other duties as assigned (similar or less skilled).

B. Qualifications

Must meet the Company's requirements as to General Qualifications and the following additional requirements:

1. Must be customer focused and interact with the customer in a professional and courteous manner;

2. Must exemplify good work ethic and display commitment to the corporation;

3. Must have an associate degree from a professional accredited two-year college or university curriculum, with an electrical or electronics engineering major, or equivalent combination of applicable training and experience;

4. Must possess or secure within six months of starting this position a valid General Radio-Telephone Operator License issued by the Federal Communications Commission or other industry recognized certification;

5. Must have knowledge of both digital and analog technology;

6. Must be able to understand and embrace new technology;

7. Must be able to work under pressure;

8. Must be able to build relationships with both employees and non-employees;

9. Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently to carry through work assignments safely and efficiently with little supervision;

10. Must be able to work in an unsupervised environment.

11. Must have skills necessary to promote team environment and embrace the team concept;

12. Must be able to logically plan work and to adjust to unexpected changes;

13. Must have a cooperative temperament and be able to receive and pass on orders or instructions in such a manner so as to maintain harmony and obtain satisfactory work results with employees and non-employees with whom the work must be coordinated;

14. Must be able to read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, engineering data and technical literature;

15. Must have ability to follow directions and safely, efficiently complete work as assigned;

16. Must be computer literate or display abilities to become computer literate;

17. Must have interpersonal skills to work with and obtain the cooperation of other employees;

18. Must perform work and purchase material, as necessary, to exemplify least cost budget conscious knowledge and understanding;

19. Must possess a valid Driver's License;

20. Must have the physical strength to handle moderately heavy (50-60 lbs.) equipment;

21. Must successfully complete company tests; and

22. Must have ability to work in a stressful environment.

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.

Position Classification

Bargaining

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

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