Project Coordinator

FirstEnergy - Spencer, WV

Full-time

Spencer, WV

Utilities

About the position

FirstEnergy is 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. This position is with MonPower, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp, and is responsible for short-range planning and scheduling operational processes, analyzing results, and supporting the implementation of process improvements aimed at maximizing operational productivity and efficiency associated with FirstEnergy's work management system. The Project Coordinator will demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to all aspects of safety while assisting in providing reliable support to operations supervision. This includes planning and scheduling activities, managing the work queue, staffing, equipment, materials, tools, switching orders, permits, and work package instructions required to operate, maintain, and/or construct overhead and underground line facilities. The role involves establishing work commitment dates, expediting projects when necessary, and adjusting schedules daily due to changes in available resources or other external conditions. The coordinator will utilize the CLICK system to create schedules, assign work, and participate in interactions with internal and external customers regarding construction and maintenance activities. They will also coordinate work request activities, perform pre-construction assessments, ensure utility locates are completed, and develop a firm two-week plan of assigned operations center activities along with a one-month projection of anticipated future activities. The position requires managing time and priorities, updating management on work progress, and providing technical reports and metrics to ensure compliance with FirstEnergy practices and procedures. Additionally, the Project Coordinator will collaborate with Consolidated Planning to align actual work with the budgeted annual work plan, review actual work hours versus forecasted, and provide variance explanations. The role also involves following existing processes to develop and support appropriate documentation, communication, and training, as well as assisting during emergencies and storm-related activities. The position may require travel to various off-site locations, including FirstEnergy office locations, training facilities, and customer sites, when requested.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Assist in providing reliable support to operations supervision by planning and scheduling activities.
• Manage the work queue, staffing, equipment, materials, tools, switching orders, permits, and work package instructions.
• Establish work commitment dates and expedite projects when necessary.
• Adjust schedules daily due to changes in available resources and/or other external conditions.
• Utilize CLICK to create the troubleman/serviceman schedule and assign work.
• Participate in interactions with internal/external customers on inquiries concerning construction and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate work request activities with appropriate groups to establish job start and completion dates.
• Aid in performing pre-construction work request assessments to facilitate optimal resource utilization.
• Ensure UG Utility locates are completed and switching/hold offs are completed.
• Develop a firm two-week plan of assigned operations center activities and a one-month projection of anticipated future activities.
• Manage time and priorities, and update management on work in progress, backlog of work, and section productivity.
• Provide technical reports and metrics to ensure compliance with FirstEnergy practices and procedures.
• Interpret report analysis and prepare recommendations based on analysis.
• Collaborate with Consolidated Planning regarding alignment between actual work and budgeted annual work plan.
• Follow existing processes and improvement practices to develop and support appropriate documentation, communication, and training.
• Discuss work to be performed with operations team to address special needs, equipment, vehicles, flaggers, and review prints when necessary.
• Plan and schedule accelerated/service work.
• Assist during emergencies and storm-related activities and travel to various off-site locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline.
• 1-2 years related work experience, or 3 years related work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of planning/scheduling of work, construction and maintenance practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment, and tools.
• Professionalism to work with engineers and management personnel, as well as interface with customers, contractors, and the general public.
• Self-motivated and able to multitask and balance competing priorities.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of SAP, geographical information system (GIS), customer request work scheduling (CREWS), CLICK, power outage reporting system (PowerOn), computer-aided drafting (CAD/AutoCAD), and Energy Delivery Outage Application.
• Experience with database query tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Gain knowledge of planning/scheduling best practices, processes, and tools.
• Gain knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC).
• Gain an understanding of the Company's Accident Prevention Handbook and Manual of Operations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution.
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement.