What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lineman-A position at FirstEnergy Corp?
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 Penelec, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp, in our Altoona Service Center. [PN]
Responsibilities for the position are as follows:
- Does the most complicated construction, installation, maintenance, and repair work on dead or energized conductors, structures, and equipment.
- Does switching and sectionalizing and traces and corrects grounds and short or open circuits.
- Determines phase and make proper connections for phase rotation.
- Installs and connects any or all types of transformers, meters and services.
- Make load and voltage tests.
- Patrols transmission and distribution lines, inspects related equipment, and re-fuses transformers as directed.
- Maintains clearances on fences, roads, bridges rights-of-way, or wire when necessary or does any work in the setting and maintenance of poles and lines.
- Assists in the transportation, moving or erection of any equipment or material, and operates any equipment as required.
- Directs the work of and instructs those who may be assigned to assist from time to time.
- Is responsible for the observance of all safety rules and electrical protection orders and sees that clearance has been established when necessary.
Installs and connects recording instruments and changes charts on the same, giving service and meter locations, investigating complaints and correcting, as far as possible, the condition causing same.
In addition to the above and other related work of similar grade, 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, including incidental clerical duties.
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
Bargaining Unit
FirstEnergy Human Resources Team
