Engineer, Asset Operations

The primary function of this position will be to support the functions of the CAET facility. This position will be responsible for developing operating standards, cyber security baselines and test procedures for new and existing protective relays and other operational technology cyber assets across FirstEnergy’s Bulk Electric Transmission System. This position will also be responsible for monitoring software and firmware patch releases, testing the patches for applicability on the FE Transmission System and developing software and firmware upgrade deployment and testing plans for the above-mentioned cyber assets. This position will also support other functions within the Asset Operations organization including the addition and maintenance of devices to FE’s interactive remote connectivity platform, supporting the remote gathering and storage of on-line transmission apparatus monitoring devices for use within the engineering groups as well as the Asset Health Center application and supporting the transmission capital portfolio development as needed.

• Working with the Transmission & Substation Services Department, develop new or refined relay test routines and protocols
• Assisting in the development of new or in the modification of existing maintenance practices to address changing technology, new equipment types, improved test and diagnostic methods, regulatory changes, etc.
• Working with FE IT Department, recommend design standard changes to the IT/OT interfaces within FE Bulk Electric Transmission System assets where applicable.
• Maintain the integrity and cyber security of FE’s transmission operational technology cyber assets across the FE Bulk Electric Transmission System.
• Evaluate manufacturer’s, vendor’s and industry wide announcements for cyber vulnerabilities and feature enhancements of FE’s Bulk Transmission Operational Technology Cyber Assets.
• Working with the vendors and the IT department on the mitigation of any vulnerabilities identified.
• Monitor industry trends and international design standards pertaining to cyber security of protective relaying and other transmission substation operational technology and recommend design standard changes where applicable.