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 safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with PENELEC at our Altoona Service Center, Altoona, PA. for a Journeyman Lineworker, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [PN]
Responsibilities:
- Under general supervision, engages in any work of construction, maintenance and repair of transmission and distribution lines.
- Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
- Installing and removing poles, installing and changing insulator assemblies, stringing, splicing and tying in conductors.
- Performing various operations such as transferring circuit loads by making cuts and taps.
- Making cutovers from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.
- Locating faults on open or grounded street light circuits.
- Demonstrating sound internal and external customer service.
- Inspecting poles, lines and co-worker's equipment.
- Assisting with the directing and training of less experienced employees
Qualifications:
- Must be a Journeyman Lineworker with at least 5 years of hands-on experience with electric utility or a utility lines construction contractor.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must work safely following safety rules and regulations.
- Must possess the ability to safely operate motor vehicles.
- Must possess skills in pole climbing in distribution and transmission, installing and removing poles, towers, structures, installing and changing transformers.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of principles and operation of transmission and distribution systems.
- Must have an advanced knowledge in elements of applied electricity including AC and DC circuits.
- Must demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results and develop relationships.
- Must understand the practices and procedures for clearing and grounding lines and the equipment for the protection of the public, personnel and property.
- Must know the mechanical and dielectric characteristics and properties of the materials used in making cables and cable joints.
- Must understand the practices, principles of operation and the proper application of equipment as prescribed by the company for safety, first aid and rescue.
- Must have a basic understanding of National Electric Code and NESC.
- Must be able to interpret complex prints and specifications.
- Must be able to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons.
- Must prepare legible and accurate reports using paper documents and mobile computer.
- Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid CDL Operator's License, Class A, for the state of Pennsylvania.
- Reside within a 40 minutes travel time of the service center location.
- Must successfully pass written and hands on tests and submit to our pre-employment physical and substance screenings.
- Must pass a background investigation, which will include a driver's abstract from Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles.
FirstEnergy Corp.
76 S Main St
Akron
Ohio United States
www.firstenergycorp.com
