Distribution Technician Supervisor - NJ Operations - Morristown Legion Place

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 integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, First Energy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 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.

The successful candidate can anticipate a salary within the following range pending education, experience, and equity.

The position directly supervises, coaches, and assists Regional Distribution System Operations personnel involved in the daily real-time operation.

• Maintaining a high level of safety commitment throughout day-to-day functions.
• Supervising activities including the direction of field crews in the operation and maintenance of the electrical distribution system.
• Ensuring compliance with appropriate policies and procedures for real-time dispatch operations.
• Supervising real-time utilization of Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distribution Management System (DMS), contingency analysis,and system analysis resources for assessing system conditions.
• Conducting quarterly performance reviews with employees.
• Executing the performance management process by providing feedback and coaching on an ongoing basis throughout the year and discussing development opportunities, performance issues, and changes that are occurring.
• Initiating, conducting, and providing expert and timely assistance to investigate reliability, safety conditions, and incidents; this involves interacting with other areas in Energy Delivery, First Energy regional operations, transmission operations, and neighboring utility regions.
• Developing contingency plans for prioritizing the restoration of service.
• Assisting in or developing emergency plans for storm-related interruptions, equipment failures, or labor unrest.
• Supervising the maintenance of operating documentation, record keeping, and operator shift schedule.
• Participating in operational and other meetings across the Ohio footprint.
• May be required to work weekends, extended days, and/or travel to other operational companies within First Energy for storm response.
• Must be available for storm work during severe weather conditions.

• Associate of Engineering degree (Electrical Engineering preferred), with at least 3 years of related work experience, or a high school diploma with 5 years of relevant work experience. Related work experience includes line or substation field work, engineering experience, and military related or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated past leadership in operational supervision or DSO job duties.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to process information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to accurately perform analytical calculations such as voltage drops, transformer, and circuit loadings.
• Knowledge of the equipment and principals involved in the operation of all components of the electrical system required.
• Knowledge of First Energy's information systems related to operating activities.
• Knowledge of clearance and switching (lockout/tagout) procedures to remove and restore lines and electrical equipment while maintaining safety to employees (Manual of Operations).
• Experience in the safe operation of electrical equipment and maintaining reliable and quality service to customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct and present himself/herself in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must reside within a reasonable proximity of the reporting location due to job related requirements.

At First Energy, 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  to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. First Energy 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…