Substation Planner

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 Ohio Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.
This is a full-time, on-site position located in Akron, OH.
Summary
The Substation Planner is responsible for providing planning, scheduling, technical support, and non-engineering services for Substation Operations and Construction. This position supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and construction of electrical substations by coordinating resources, preparing work packages, managing work schedules, maintaining records, and supporting crews, contractors, and management.
The successful candidate will work closely with supervision, engineers, operations personnel, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure work is planned and executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to build a career in utility operations, substation planning, and project coordination while contributing to the safe and reliable delivery of electric service.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to all aspects of safety.

- Plan and schedule substation maintenance, construction, and capital projects to support system reliability and operational goals.

- Provide reliable support to supervisors and foremen by coordinating work activities, staffing requirements, equipment, materials, switching orders, contractor resources, and work package documentation.

- Assist supervision in establishing work commitment dates and expedite project deliverables when practical and necessary.

- Coordinate with engineering, operations, contractors, property owners, and other stakeholders to support substation projects and maintenance activities.

- Manage work queues and track project status to ensure timely completion of assigned work.

- Maintain accurate records of facility additions, modifications, retirements, and updates to company mapping and asset management systems.

- Assist in preparing claim documentation and supporting project closeout requirements.

- Monitor work progress, track backlog, and provide management with status reports, productivity metrics, and workload forecasts.

- Conduct research, evaluate alternatives, and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

- Compile technical reports and performance metrics to support compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

- Assist with regulatory inspection preparation, documentation, and corrective action tracking.

- Support work management and scheduling applications to assign and prioritize maintenance and construction activities.

- Collaborate with crews, contractors, and supervisors to review work scopes, equipment requirements, switching plans, and logistics.

- Process project-related invoices, reconcile accounts, and assist with construction cost tracking.

- Provide support for company asset management, outage management, scheduling, and GIS systems.

- Serve as a system administrator or subject matter resource for work management and mapping applications as assigned.

- Support emergency restoration efforts, storm response activities, and other system emergencies.

- Travel periodically to substations, construction sites, training facilities, and company locations as required.

- Attend and maintain all required safety, compliance, and technical training.

Working Conditions
- Combination of office and field work environments.

- Frequent visits to substations and construction sites.

- Occasional overtime, callouts, and storm restoration assignments.

- Exposure to varying weather conditions and active construction environments.

- Travel within the service territory may be required.

Q ualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, Construction Management, or a rel