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FirstEnergy · 1 week ago

UC&M 1st Class - IM-2071 - PA Substation Services - York

York, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility focused on integrity, safety, and operational excellence. The role involves performing duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution substation equipment under supervision.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, performs the assigned work in overhauling, calibration, and testing of new and in-service equipment

Becoming proficient in the skills of wiring checkout; operational substation switching; testing, calibration, installation of overcurrent and ground relays; the application of programmable logic controllers; basic SCADA systems; the setup, commissioning and teardown of mobile substations; all breakers, switchers, MOABs and airbreak switches, instrument transformers, load tap changers; testing, calibration, and installation of regulators; network transformers, interrupters, and protectors; and comprehensive troubleshooting and functional testing of substation equipment and systems

Interpreting and working from basic construction drawings, wiring drawings, and schematics, manufacturers’ instruction manuals and equipment specifications

Demonstrating the preparation of written reports and records in connection with work performed, problems encountered, solutions achieved and data all recorded in a neat, accurate, and concise manner. Also the ability to make field sketches of installed or in-service equipment, wiring, and connections

Cleaning up liquid spills, smoke, fire, and water-damaged material, and other equipment damage according to the FirstEnergy Accident Prevention Handbook, including procedures mandated by city, state, federal, and Company regulations

Demonstrating the ability to provide timely, courteous and helpful assistance, when required, in customer substations in switching, repairing, and replacing damaged or faulty equipment

Demonstrating the ability to replace defective devices, components, or connectors and repairing, assembling, erecting, and installing equipment, hardware, and accessories in a safe, efficient, and proper manner, demonstrating proper use of equipment and tools, as assigned

Receiving and incorporating instruction in equipment operation and the proper performance of work from higher classification employees, supervisors or other management, assisting in organizing and planning the assigned work, as directed; participating in daily job briefing sessions with the crew to coordinate and ensure the safe completion of the work

Keeping work area in good order and cleaning up after completion of the work

Working closely with and interacting with other elements of the Region and Corporation in overlapping work areas in a manner that is useful, efficient, and productive

Assisting in assignments in connection with the new or replacement installation, adjustment, inspection, repair, and removal of designated substation systems, underground cable/termination and equipment, including switching instructions from Dispatchers

Assisting in assignments, through all voltage levels, in connection with energized circuits and electrically-isolated transmission circuits in substations, which are adjacent or in close proximity to energized transmission and distribution circuits

Assisting in the assigned work in inspection, testing, calibrating, maintaining, installing, removing of substation supervisory batteries, chargers, and associated equipment and emergency generators

Maintaining, repairing, and installing of all electrical equipment including, but not limited to, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, transformers, load tap changers, rotating equipment, capacitor banks, batteries, switches, and various relay and control equipment; including underground vault systems and equipment, as assigned, and communications equipment as requested by other areas

Maintaining, repairing, and installing of all substation structures including, but not limited to, steel structures, bus, insulators, conduit, panel boxes, fence, stone, and yard work activities to include climbing structural steel and major equipment

Maintaining, repairing, and installing of buildings, vaults, and manholes

Performing machining, welding, brazing, and cutting operations

Under close supervision, performing switching and grounding on high voltage equipment; under directive supervision, perform less complex switching

Inspecting manholes and vaults

Assist in the operating of field test equipment including ductor, hi-pot tester, breaker travel analyzer, TTR, megger, TCG monitor, confined space monitor, and phasing sticks

Excavation of manholes and vaults, shoring and forming walls, pouring and finishing concrete structures and foundations, laying up brick and block and other masonry tasks

Operating booms, cranes, bucket trucks, and other aerial lift equipment

Checking voltage and specific gravity of control storage batteries; making minor repairs and performing maintenance work on batteries such as cleaning and greasing terminals and replacing connectors

Performing shop maintenance, repair, and test activities on distribution transformers, voltage regulators, oil switches, reclosers, and similar equipment

Performing the duties of a Substation Electrician A and other duties as assigned of an equivalent skill level

Qualification

Substation equipment maintenanceElectrical testingCalibrationProgrammable logic controllersHigh voltage switchingCDL ClassReport preparationField sketchingTeam collaboration

Required

Must have attending training school for UC&M 1st Class and successfully completed required examination

Must have high school diploma or GED

Must have a valid CDL Class A

Must promote and interact harmoniously, under regular and emergency situations, with fellow employees, other Company employees, and customers

Must have a telephone and respond regularly of planned overtime and call-outs, as required

Must satisfactorily progress in and complete required training courses as required by the Company

Must have a knowledge of and comply with the local, state and federal motor vehicle laws and must meet the Company's driving requirements

Must have demonstrated aptitude for and skill in the performance of the assigned duties as Substation Electrician A

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