Control Technician Class C, B Local

About The Opportunity

This is an open position with Mon Power, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp. [MP]

The Mon Power Protection and Controls Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electric transmission and distribution system. Technicians in this role support the installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of protective relays, control systems, communications equipment, and substation automation technology throughout the Mon Power service territory.

This position offers a hands‑on, technically challenging work environment where employees directly contribute to the reliability of the power grid. Protection and Controls Technicians collaborate closely with engineers, relay specialists, substation personnel, and system operators to ensure proper operation of complex protection schemes and critical infrastructure systems.

• Actively support and promote the First Energy Safety Philosophy by adhering to all safety policies, procedures, and safe‑work practices.
• Perform onsite work at Mon Power substations and power stations to maintain, troubleshoot, and install protection and control equipment.
• Under direct supervision, install, test, calibrate, maintain, modify, and repair microprocessor‑based and electromechanical protective relays (GE, SEL) and associated control systems.
• Utilize Enoserv RTS and Doble Pro Test software to calibrate and function‑test differential, line protection, and reclosing schemes.
• Install, test, modify, and maintain Substation Integration and SCADA systems to ensure reliable data delivery to FE System Operators and independent system operators.
• Install, test calibrate, maintain, modify, and repair communications systems supporting telemetering, metering, load regulation, digital fault recording, and other essential data functions.
• Investigate and document equipment and line mis‑operations; identify out‑of‑tolerance or unrepairable equipment and assist in corrective actions.
• Perform high‑voltage switching operations (12 kV to 765 kV) in support of installation, maintenance, and modification of control equipment.
• Maintain system reliability standards and ensure compliance with FERC, NERC, PJM, and RFC requirements.
• Install, modify, and maintain Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) equipment, facilities, and networks while meeting all required CIP training.
• Participate in storm restoration duties within and outside the Mon Power service territory.
• Work collaboratively with team members, internal customers, and contractors to support safe and efficient operations.
• Construct, modify, troubleshoot, and repair various types of electronic equipment under direct supervision.
• Assist in preparing written procedures for coordinating equipment additions or modifications and energizing new or revised substation equipment (non‑EHV).
• Test and calibrate system components, including current transformers, potential transformers, coupling capacitors, relays, and breakers.
• Review and verify accuracy of control drawings, performing field updates as required.

• Performs all Class C responsibilities under general supervision, demonstrating increased technical independence, proficiency, and the ability to manage moderately complex assignments.

• Performs all Class C responsibilities independently, demonstrating advanced technical competency, sound judgment, and full ownership of complex and critical work activities.

• Electrical Engineering, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and relevant field experience will be considered.
• Successful completion of the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) test.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license with adherence to all traffic laws and defensive driving practices.
• Demonstrated ability to safely perform electrical troubleshooting tasks.
• Ability to learn and apply troubleshooting techniques and communicate findings clearly.
• Ability to read and interpret control prints, wiring diagrams, and relay…