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FirstEnergy · 1 day ago

Manager Asset Performance Monitoring - Asset & Records Control - Center for Advanced Energy Technology

Akron, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $181K/yr

7+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility dedicated to operational excellence and reliability. The Manager of Asset Performance & Analytics oversees asset monitoring and analytical functions for substation and transmission line assets, ensuring actionable insights guide capital investment and optimize asset lifecycles.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversee asset performance monitoring systems for substation and transmission line assets to deliver actionable insights that improve reliability and optimize asset lifecycles

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the online monitoring program and manage the supporting technical team

Evaluate equipment monitoring technologies, support pilot installations, and assess monitor performance to guide broader deployment strategies

Perform data analytics on asset health and condition to identify deteriorating trends, emerging risks and failure modes

Conduct failure analysis and event response to determine root causes and support corrective actions

Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that provide clear, accurate, and accessible insights for stakeholders

Ensure high standards of data quality, governance, and system integrity for asset performance systems and analytics platforms

Leverage EPRI research, supplemental projects, and industry best practices to advance asset management strategies and analytical capabilities

Expand predictive analytics capabilities to enhance maintenance efficiency and support risk-based investment decisions

Provide asset health risk projections and analytics that inform long-term planning, capital allocation, and reliability improvement initiatives

Collaborate with internal teams – engineering, operations, planning, compliance, and IT – to align monitoring and analytics efforts with organizational goals

Support the evaluation and integration of advanced monitoring technologies, automation and analytics tools into operational workflows

Serve as the business owner for asset performance and analytics systems, enduring effective system use and capability development

Inspire a culture of learning, inclusivity, and open communication that empowers employees to grow

Provide clear direction, continuous coaching, and meaningful feedback to elevate individual and team performance

Align roles, staffing, and development plans to build a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready team

Demonstrate commitment to all aspects of FirstEnergy's Core Values and Behaviors, including a culture of Ethics and Safety

Hire and train additional staff as appropriate

Monitor work volumes, ensuring deadlines are met

Participate in industry engagement events (i.e. NATF, EPRI, etc.) to participate in benchmarking, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and share best practices

Travel within the service territory as required, including periodic overnight stays

Qualification

Engineering degreeAsset management knowledgeData analytics proficiencyLeadership experiencePredictive analytics toolsOnline monitoring technologiesData visualization toolsCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is preferred or a related field is preferred (IT or Business)

Minimum of 7 years of experience across multiple areas, including engineering, asset management, field operations, maintenance, construction, project management and data analytics

Prior leadership or supervisory experience is required

Commitment to FirstEnergy's Safety Vision and the Accident Prevention Handbook

Knowledge of utility asset management across substation and transmission line equipment (transformers, breakers, relays, line components, etc)

Strong understanding of asset health models, condition monitoring, degradation mechanism and failure modes

Experience with online monitoring technologies and diagnostic tools (DGA, PD, breaker monitors, line sensor data, etc)

Ability to interpret I&M data, test results, SCADA trends, and asset performance indicators

Familiarity with analytics platforms, data visualization tools and asset performance systems (APM, GIS, PI, CASCADE etc.)

Proficiency in data analytics, statistical analysis, and developing actionable insights form condition/performance datasets

Experience using or supporting predictive analytics, advanced analytics, or machine-learning tools for predicting asset failures/repair/replacement forecasts

Strong ability to translate complex data into clear, strategic recommendations

Demonstrated ability to lead, engineers, technicians, analysts, and contractors in a high-performance team environment

Experience working with investment planning, asset strategy, life cycle planning and risk modeling

Experience standing up or managing programs such as online monitoring, condition-based maintenance, and asset health index development

Working knowledge and understanding of Federal and industry regulatory and safety standards such as FERC, NERC, NATF and OSHA, as well as industry standards such as ANSI, IEEE, EPRI, NEC, IEC

In-depth knowledge of information systems such as Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, PowerPivot, Visio, Project)

Understanding data warehouse and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Qlik, PowerBI, etc

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to enable effective interaction with both internal and external customers and the ability to communicate results

Strong leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills required

Proven ability to make timely, accurate decisions and demonstrate sound judgement

Preferred

Familiarity with asset management applications (e.g., APM, PI, PowerBase, Protection Suite, ESRI-GIS, TOA4, Cascade, etc.) preferred

Benefits

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

Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

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