Supervisor, Distribution Engineering Portfolio (PA)

Responsibilities include

• Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Coordinating and supervising the daily activities of the PA Portfolio team, including Engineers and Business Analysts; making decisions guided by policies, procedures, and the Company's investment plan.
• Managing the capital portfolio throughout the year to ensure accurate and on target month-to-month and year end distribution investments.
• Maintaining the consistency of portfolio data between RPA database, UIPlanner, and Qlikview; identifies gaps in work resources and and supports the contractor request process.
• Understanding and applying Tariff criteria for billable work to project forecasts.
• Reporting to the Manager, Distribution Portfolio Management and Director, Engineering Services, on the progress of projects, and advising on issues that could impair the successful completion of projects.
• Reviewing proposed project estimates for completeness and accuracy; comparing actual cost to estimated cost to improve forecasting process year over year.
• Consistent and timely monthly reporting; support regulatory filings with thorough documentation around portfolio planning, prioritization and forecasting.
• Analyzing complex issues and developing actionable recommendations.
• Supporting the Work Management organization on questions/issues with current and upcoming design work and various Company priorities.
• Supporting storm restoration efforts, including performing duties of Hazard Coordinator when needed.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and minimum 5 years related work experience is required. Related work experience includes, but is not limited to: engineering design, reliability, system planning, substation construction and maintenance, distribution construction and maintenance, right of way acquisition, asset management, new business, joint use, etc.
• OR Bachelor's degree in Business / Finance and minimum 5 years related work experience are required. Related work experience includes process/project development, planning/analysis, and performance reporting.
• Advanced degree is a plus. Previous supervisory experience preferred
• In-depth knowledge of information systems such as Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Word required; working knowledge of SAP, CREWS, SharePoint, and GIS preferred
• Customer request work scheduling (CREWS) navigation skills a plus, including knowledge of work request design requirements, material reservation criteria, CREWS billing categories, date management and lock down procedure
• Working knowledge or the ability to learn the following: GIS; Construction and Material Standards and company's Distribution Policies & Procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and the ability to lead others in achieving goals for the benefit of the business unit and the company
• Proven ability to make accurate decisions and demonstrate sound judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to enable effective interaction with both internal and external customers, and the ability to make clear, accurate and concise reports
• Superior customer relations, relationship management, leadership, teamwork, and managerial skills
• Able to work well under pressure
• 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 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.

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