Program Technician - Distributed Energy Resources (DER) - PA

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline and 1 to 2 years related work experience is required.
• In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, minimum 3 years related work experience is required. Related work experience includes knowledge of the DER process, planning/scheduling of work, 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 activities.
• Able to understand and apply:
• National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC).
• The Company’s Accident Prevention Handbook and Manual of Operations.
• Legal and regulatory requirements as appropriate.
• The purpose, function, and operating characteristics of equipment, and residential, commercial, and utility electrical systems
• Construction methods, maintenance practices, service practices, standards and procedures.
• Procedures and processes for the acquisition of materials, equipment and tools.
• Self-motivated and able to balance competing priorities.
• Possess solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook, SAP, geographical information system (ESRI), customer request work scheduling (CREWS), power outage reporting system (OMA/FLEX), and computer aided drafting (CAD/AutoCAD).
• Possess knowledge of the purpose, function, and operating characteristics of equipment, distribution design, residential, commercial, and utility electrical distribution systems, and construction methods, maintenance practices, service practices, standards, and procedures.
• Professionalism to work with engineer and management personnel, as well as interface and work cooperatively with customers, contractors and the general public, in a courteous manner.
• Gain an understanding and knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements as appropriate.
• Access to a personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required and possess a valid driver’s license

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. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. 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. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities.

We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public.

Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety.

To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.