Fiber Networks Specialist III - IT Networks - Akron Headquarters

Job Description

First Energy 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.

First Energy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, First Energy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.

This is an open position with First Energy Service Co., a subsidiary of First Energy Corp. [SC00]

The First Energy Fiber Networks team is responsible for managing the design, construction, and maintenance of the First Energy fiber network which provides mission critical support to the First Energy transmission companies and local electric distribution companies in the operation of the First Energy electrical network.

As a Fiber Networks Specialist, you will work with management, engineering and field personnel within IT and other First Energy departments and will work closely with a wide range of fiber contractors and sub-contractors on a daily basis for the installation of new First Energy fibers, planned and unplanned maintenance events, and more.

• Support and manage the First Energy Fiber Optic Network and projects.
• Follow established IT Operations and network processes.
• Championing safe work practices for First Energy employees and contractors in accordance with Corporate, OSHA and other industry practices.
• Work closely with other First Energy departments, contractors, and subcontractors to develop project requirements, costs and schedule.
• Develop business cases for new projects.
• Field site visits in support of projects, maintenance, or relocations (as necessary).
• Design fiber solutions that are scalable, reliable, and cost effective.
• Ensure First Energy and contractor documentation is complete and up to date.
• Coordinate fiber optic events within the First Energy Change Management process.

Ideally, the Fiber Networks Specialist would have the following work experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of direct outside fiber experience.
• Will have worked within one of the following:
  • Electric distribution or transmission industry.
  • Fiber engineering or design contractor.
  • Fiber installation or maintenance company.
  • Cable service provider.
• General management of fiber networks.
• Knowledge of building fiber in the underground, in the distribution power space, and in the static position on transmission lines.
• Knowledge of ADSS and OPGW fiber cable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with drawing and document storage tools (AutoCAD, Visio, File Net, etc.)
• Knowledge of mapping programs used for documentation of fiber optic cable routes.
• Proven skills in utilizing construction drawings and documents.
• Demonstrated project management and/or coordination of various size projects.
• Familiarity with optical network transport technologies.
• Experience with managing right of way and permit issues.
• General knowledge of OSHA, NESC, and other standards required for installation of fiber in the power space.
• Understanding of underground locating requirements and services.

Members of the First Energy Fiber Networks team will be required to be part of an on-call rotation for after hours fiber outages. Fiber Networks Specialists are also expected to participate in meetings and team discussions in a professional and inclusive manner.

• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships.
• Knowledge of basic research techniques
• Desire to learn grow, work across First Energy, and deliver results.
• Display analytical abilities, including problem solving and decision making.
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Basic communication skills: ability to work in a team environment.
• Time management skills
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct outside fiber experience.

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