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. [OE] About the Opportunity This is an open position with Ohio Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. Minimum Hourly Rate of 42.91 for qualified applicants. This position will report to the Fairlawn DCC Operations Center. Candidates who fail to meet all the requirements 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. Under the general supervision of the Regional Distribution Control Center staff, this position is responsible for: * Monitoring the day-to-day operations of the regional distribution system. * Outage restoration during emergency or abnormal conditions with timely and accurate documentation associated with the distribution system. * Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety, including adherence to the Accident Prevention Handbook (APH) and Manual of Operations. * Recommending operational improvements and communicating system events to appropriate personnel. * Demonstrating sound internal and/or external customer service. * Operating the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Distribution Management System (DMS), Automated Mapping/Facilities Management (GIS) computer system, Advanced Distribution Management System/Network Management System (ADMS/NMS), Energy Delivery Outage Application (EDOA), DCC Notification System, as well as radio and telephone systems. * Analyzing and acting promptly in cases of system disturbance so that the system can be restored to a normal configuration. * Providing technical analysis, monitoring systems, scheduling and/or authorizing FirstEnergy distribution equipment outages and load transfers. * Developing detailed scenarios to identify operating problems caused by contingency outages. * Assigning and directing switching activities and work assignments to field personnel. * Monitoring system and weather conditions. * Coordinating staffing requirements by calling additional resources to handle emergencies. * Completing training and development to progress to the Regional Distribution System Operator level. * Possessing basic understanding of Bargaining Unit Agreements with field labor. Summary of Qualifications: * Must be currently working as a distribution operator for an electric or similar public utility operator and have a minimum of 2 years prior experience in such a capacity. * Must possess an Associate's degree or greater in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology, or related certification from an accredited institution. Equivalent working experience with demonstrated understanding to operate the distribution system will be considered, in lieu of above stated educational requirements, (minimum of 4 or more years of related work experience). * Must have passed or be able to pasApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjI1NTEyLjEwNTA4QGZpcnN0ZW5lcmd5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20