Generation Development Specialist

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.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. 

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Akron, Ohio.

Summary

The Generation Development Specialist will be a member of the Generation Project Development team, supporting the strategy, planning, outreach, management, and execution of large-scale, new power generation projects. 

The Generation Development Specialist will work on a cross-functional team of engineers and business analysts responsible for managing day-to-day operations, ensuring project milestones are met, maintaining regulatory compliance, and developing strong relationships with external partners as needed.  The Generation Development Specialist will be primarily responsible for ensuring that generation projects are on time and on budget that risks are identified and mitigated, and for developing internal reporting regarding project cost and schedule.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing updates to leadership and the project team on project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Identifying potential risks and working with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies related to project development and construction practices.
• Tracking and reporting on project performance metrics, implementing improvements where necessary.
• Providing project status reports and supporting the organization of emergent information requests. 
• Ensuring compliance with federal (e.g., FERC), regional (e.g., NERC), and state regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with the regulatory, permitting, and grid interconnection processes to ensure there are no roadblocks to projects being completed on time.
• Facilitating Generation Project Development and Supply Chain procurement efforts on an as-needed basis.
• Working collaboratively with internal (finance, operations, external affairs, etc.) and external stakeholders to align project goals and deliverables. 
• Participating in cross-functional teams with engineering, finance, regulatory, construction, etc., and external development partners. 
• Self-performing audits of completed projects to evaluate gaps in tools or processes.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Risk, Construction Management or related field is required, along with 4+ years of related work experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years of direct, related experience will be considered. The experience must include a basic understanding of the subject matter.
• Works safely according to company policies and procedures
• Analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated ability to proactively identify complex challenges or roadblocks and make results-driven recommendations
• Ability to identify process improvements and efficiencies, and support implementation to improve work processes
• Delivers quality, accurate work within established deadlines
• Demonstrate advanced interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Prepares and delivers presentations for a variety of audiences
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Working knowledge of SAP, Power BI, Primavera/P6, and Risk Management/Project Management tools is a plus

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. 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

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.

Position Classification

Exempt

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