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FirstEnergy · 1 day ago

Facility Operations Specialist - PA

Erie, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The Facility Operations Specialist is responsible for coordinating facility projects, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, and managing project deliverables while supporting the Supervisor of Facility Operations.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Demonstrating a strong commitment to all aspects of safety

Coordinating the design, construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of company facilities, and including substation facilities where required, through the utilization of internal resources, contractors, or contracted services

Providing expertise, mentoring, and coaching for team members to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Actively participating in, promoting, and working safely to advance FirstEnergy’s Leading with Safety. This includes communicating and ensuring compliance with the Contractor Safety Guidelines

Coordinating the activity of FirstEnergy’s personnel and contractors in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and facilities while setting priorities to ensure cost effective and safe completion of work (includes new construction, expansion, renovation, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and break-down maintenance)

Creating and modifying specifications and managing contracts to construct, operate and maintain buildings/facilities. Ensuring work is completed to specification and accurately billed

Providing support to the Supervisor, Facility Operations with respect to major projects, move requests, maintenance, and planning

Coordinating with the Environmental group to ensure facilities meet all aspects of environmental compliance

Provide support to the Supervisor, Facility Operations with the Facilities Capital and O&M budgets

Identifying and participating in the analysis of cost savings and efficiency opportunities related to facility processes, procedures, and costs

Building and fostering strong communication and relationships with facility occupants and leadership

Annually assessing the condition of all facilities, identifying capital and O&M projects required for the next ten years

Employing knowledge of operations to provide a forward-looking perspective that focuses on opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency

Traveling to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner (at times this could be extensive with overnight stays); Working outside regular business hours, as required

Qualification

Facility OperationsBudget PlanningProject ManagementMicrosoft ExcelInterpersonal SkillsCustomer RelationsUnderstanding DrawingsEffective CommunicationActive ListeningOrganizational Skills

Required

A 2-year degree in Engineering, Interior Design, Architecture, Business, Finance, Construction Management, or a closely related degree along with 0 to 2 years of related work experience is required. In lieu of a degree, a minimum 3 years of direct, related experience is required

A general understanding of documenting processes and procedures

Effective oral/written communications and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Ability to read, interpret and understand facilities architectural and engineering drawings

Excellent active listening skills

Effective organizational and prioritization skills

Customer relations skills to effectively partner and communicate with customers at all levels of the organization

Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout the FirstEnergy territory

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