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FirstEnergy · 1 day ago

Reliability Engineer

Akron, OH, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $142K/yr

2+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp, and they are seeking a Reliability Engineer to support the Asset Management Support team. This role involves analyzing transmission system reliability performance data, determining root causes of issues, and coordinating solutions to enhance reliability.

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Responsibilities

Initiating actions to collect data and information required for transmission system reliability analysis

Organizing transmission reliability data to facilitate analysis of transmission system reliability

Performing formal and rigorous analysis to determine the cause(s) of transmission system events

Performing statistical analyses of transmission reliability data to identify the primary drivers adversely impacting transmission system reliability

Developing and maintaining metrics demonstrating how FE transmission system reliability compares to applicable industry standards

Recommending to management, target levels of FE transmission system reliability performance relative to industry norms

Working with Planning & Protection, Engineering and others to identify options with recommendations for projects and initiatives to improve FE transmission system reliability

Coordinating and championing transmission system reliability improvement projects through to inclusion in transmission portfolio

Developing and making presentations to leadership on status updates and/or project justifications

Qualification

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringProfessional Engineer’s LicenseFundamentals of Engineering CertificateElectrical Engineering KnowledgeRoot Cause AnalysisSix SigmaStatistical AnalysisAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsContinuous Learning

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required

Minimum of 2 years of Engineering experience is required

Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must possess the ability to continue to learn and grow, work across FirstEnergy, and deliver results

Preferred

A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred

A working knowledge of electrical engineering, transmission substation equipment, transmission system protection and transmission system operations are desired

Prior experience with root cause analysis, Six Sigma and / or statistical analysis is desired

A Professional Engineering (PE) Certificate is preferred

Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required

Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required

Company

FirstEnergy

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We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Founded in 1997

Akron, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees