Supervisor, Regional Operations, Substation Services - Erie, PA

Job Status/Type: Full Time, Employee Industry: Energy and Utilities Reference Code: GOE08.0957 Occupations: General/Other: Construction/Skilled Trades Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Education: High School or equivalent About the Opportunity Penelec has a vacancy for the Supervisor of Regional Operations - Substation, located in Erie, PA. This position is accountable to direct and supervise employees engaged in complex construction, maintenance, repair, testing and operation of Transmission & Distribution Substation facilities, office, and service buildings. Will monitor the activities of employees and enforce conformance to established work practices and methods (Preferred Practices Manual, Accident Prevention Handbook, Safety Specifications, and Construction Standards). Will implement instruction and training of section employees in the established work practices and methods utilized throughout the department. Will request and coordinate the availability of necessary equipment, tools, materials, and supplies as required. Will coordinate work with other departments and schedule construction, maintenance, repairs, and testing, as needed. Will monitor and document employee work habits, counsel employees, recommend corrective actions required to meet performance standards and acknowledge good work and work habits. Will administer Company and Regional Absenteeism Management program and Regional Safety program. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent as well as specialized training or equivalent work experience. An advanced level of knowledge and experience in operations, repair and construction of assigned Transmission and Distribution area. Knowledge of applied electricity to include AC and DC electrical circuits and equipment. Knowledge of Industry preferred practices and methods and the construction standards relating to T&D facilities. Thorough knowledge of Industry Safety, Accident Prevention,and the clearance and switching control procedures in the System Operations Department Manual of Operations. Ability to learn various computer mainframe applications(CREWS, SAP, POWERON, AM/FM) and PC applications to include Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Ability to make field drawings as required. Must be willing to work off hours (nights and weekends) to support storm and outage restoration activities. Ability to work in known and unknown environments and the ability to travel over developed and undeveloped terrain. Ability to operate automobiles and trucks, and to a lesser extent, vocational equipment. Benefits We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes Long and Short term Incentive Programs, 401K, matching 401k, credit union membership, reimbursement for business expenses, financial planning assistance, relocation assistance, a retirement plan, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, prescription drug coverage, confidential employee assistance programs, pre-tax accounts for health care, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid sick time, wellness programs, paid company holidays, job training programs, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacations. FirstEnergy proudly supports Affirmative Action. FirstEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FirstEnergy is committed to workforce diversity. Minorities and females are encouraged to apply. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H1 visas at this time. Company: FirstEnergy