Substation Supervisor, Hopatcong

Substation Supervisor

This is a full-time, on-site position for a Substation Supervisor, located in Easton, PA. Responsibilities include: Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to all aspects of safety Directing and supervising employees engaged in above and below grade electric transmission and distribution construction workDirecting Substation workers in all activities associated with installation and removal of new and existing Substation facilities such as breakers, switches, line traps, tuners, CCVT's, transformers, bus work and associated structures (steel or wood) Responding and supervising resources during emergency conditions to support public safety and system reliability, as well as supervising and dispatching service restoration crews during major stormsMonitoring the activities of employees and enforcing conformance to established work practices and methods, (according to Preferred Practices Manual, Accident Prevention Handbook, Safety Specifications and Construction Standards) Requesting and coordinating the availability of necessary equipment, tools, materials, and supplies requiredCoordinating work with other departments and scheduling construction, maintenance, repair, or test work Demonstrating sound internal and external customer service Counseling employees, recommending corrective actions required to meet performance standards, and acknowledging good work and work habitsImplementing instruction and training of Substation employees in the established work practices and methods utilized throughout the department Administering Company and Regional Absenteeism Management Program and Regional Safety Plan Other duties as assigned Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 5-7 years' related work experience in an electrical field is required. Related work experience includes hazard responding, knowledge of construction and maintenance practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment, and tools which would be used to determine the resources necessary to perform construction and maintenance work activitiesAn advanced level of knowledge and experience in operations, repair, and construction of assigned Transmission and Distribution area Some supervisory experience is preferred Advanced level knowledge of principles and operation of electric transmission and distribution systems Able to learn various computer applications (CASCADE, CREWS, SAP, POWERON, GIS, etc.) and Microsoft OfficeAble to read, alter, and communicate complex prints and specifications to personnel Able to coach, mentor, engage, and inspire people to excel in their roles Demonstrated knowledge of applied electricity including AC and DC circuits and equipment Possess a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationshipsEffective leadership skills to communicate with and direct work of others to ensure safety and produce satisfactory work results Benefits, Compensation&Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, 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. FirstEnergy 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.