Manager Transmission Line Services - Transmission & Substation Services

Job Description

FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications. This position will oversee the work of a staff of supervisors, engineers and program managers responsible for overseeing the maintenance programs associated with FirstEnergy's transmission line assets to comply with and in adherence to, all applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements. This entails working with all FirstEnergy Utilities (FEU) Operations personnel & providing technical support and subject matter equipment expertise of maintenance practices and methods, emergency response, construction methods, utility industry standards, and regulatory compliance requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Promoting a safe work environment by ensuring all employees understand FirstEnergy policies and practices, actively participating in weekly safety meetings, completing all required safety training and engaging in safety reviews when on field assignments.
• Creating a Diverse & Inclusive team environment where all employees are encouraged to express their opinions, having a questioning attitude, and providing input on ways to improve work practices.
• Understanding of business initiatives and ability to contribute to the overall performance of the department and company.
• Developing and maintaining FirstEnergy's Transmission Line Maintenance Practices and Policies to be current and meet or exceed regulatory compliance and good utility practice.
• Managing staff responsible for the following:
• Managing programs to meet annual budgetary allowances for both routine inspection and maintenance programs, enhanced work and initiatives.
• Providing technical support for line maintenance related issues.
• Managing and executing all aspects of regulatory required transmission line inspection programs which includes data collection for regulatory reporting.
• Developing bid packages and competitively bidding all work.
• Managing FE aerial inspection programs, collecting and evaluating as-found condition data in TAMI database and communicating with FEU Operations personnel to assure action is taken for resolution.
• Managing FirstEnergy's wood pole inspection program. Providing pole reject and reinforcement data to FEU Operations for remediation.
• Managing structure coating specifications, material, and application standards. Overseeing and managing all field work related to the program including quality assurance checks.
• Managing foundation inspection specifications, material, and application standards. Providing engineering review and sign-off of proposed structural repairs. Overseeing and managing all contractor field work related to the program.
• Conducting field engineering inspections and providing engineering drawings to facilitate structure repairs caused by landslides, erosion