JOB DESCRIPTIONFirstEnergy at a GlanceWe 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 24,000miles 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 OpportunityThis is an open position with FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [PN]This position is a Layout Technician Intermediate, based out of Shippensburg, PA.The duties for the position Layout Technician-Intermediate are as follows:Under direct or general supervision regularly and customarily draws plans and specifications for minor construction, assists the engineers, and performs a variety of duties preparatory and collateral to that work. This includes the following, with other related and incidental work:
Designs the electrical and mechanical features for simple extensions of the distribution system in accordance with company standards and applicable codes.
Makes field sketches and detailed plans, including bills of material and specifications, and prepares estimates and performs necessary calculations.
Makes field sketches and maps of new and existing construction and makes appropriate changes in maps or provides memoranda for such changes to be made by others.
Acts as a member of a surveying crew.
Locates benchmarks and proper boundaries and runs transit lines; locates center lines and marks pole locations.
Works on maps, department files and performs miscellaneous clerical duties as required.
Computes necessary pole height and strength, specifies placement of anchors and guys, determines sags, and clearances.
Assists in securing minor rights-of-way.
Assists in preparation of agreements for joint use of poles and trenches and for wire crossings and makes appropriate sketches.
Directs the work of others who may assist.
Must have not less than one (1) year's experience as a Layout Technician-Junior.
Assists in making voltage and load studies on transformer installations.
In addition to the above and other related work of similar grade, a Layout Technician-Intermediate may be assigned to any other work of equal or lesser skill within the capabilities of the individual, to meet emergencies or other operating needs.
EEI TestingWe administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage potential employees to review all information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests. Click this link to access the practice tests. You will be prompted for a name and password. Use firstenergy for both.https://secure.eei.org/eeitests/onlineproducts/Login.aspxPractice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It's important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.
Note: EEI website does not allow access to actual tests. Testing is held at various locations throughout our service territory based on where the job is located.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 tota 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 H1B 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
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