Scada/Electronics Technician

This is an exciting role with FirstEnergy Service Co, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

The Communications Technician is responsible for the installation, testing, adjusting, troubleshooting, and repair of all telecommunications and electronic equipment associated with power system control, data acquisition, protective relaying, voice & data networks, security systems, wire line, fiber optic, and radio frequency technologies.

• Troubleshoot complex systems and components
• Repair printed circuit boards and identify faulty components
• Assist in preparing maintenance procedures and evaluating test methods and test equipment
• Prepare circuit drawings of moderate complexity
• Conduct special studies and tests as required
• Investigate and correct customers' radio and television interference complaints
• Perform distribution switching in unattended substations
• Direct the work of others, including outside vendors and contractors
• Perform routine clerical work, including field and time reports, and material requisitions

• Must possess an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)
• Five (5) years minimum industry experience or other applicable experience and training in a similar type of work environment
• Must demonstrate the ability to understand circuit level schematic drawings
• Must demonstrate a relatively high degree of analytical ability, and exercise relatively independent judgment under direction
• Must be able to perform a relatively wide variety of non-routine work
• Must be familiar with the company's safety rules applicable to this and related jobs
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the company's electrical and mechanical tagging rules

FirstEnergy is committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy, which includes competitive pay, incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, and a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.

We proudly support workforce diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.