Asset Management Specialist - OH Engineering

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 the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

The Asset Management Specialist supports regulatory compliance and engineering operations by developing, maintaining, and analyzing reports. The role ensures accurate tracking of inspection results, regulatory commitments, and department performance metrics.

The Asset Management Specialist works with data from multiple systems to produce reports, support audits, and provide insights that improve decision-making and operational effectiveness.  This individual not only reports data, but challenges it, improves it, and uses it to drive better decisions.
 
This position can be located at any FirstEnergy service center in multiple Ohio locations.  

Responsibilities include:

• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple sources
• Developing and maintaining recurring and ad hoc reports
• Creating charts, pivot tables, and various presentations to communicate results
• Monitoring backlog, productivity, and performance metrics
• Maintaining and improving reporting processes and documentation
• Identifying data issues and recommending process improvements
• Using query tools to develop and execute reports
• Supporting business decision-making through analysis and modeling
• Communicating findings clearly to leadership and stakeholders
• Conducting research and supporting strategic initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to automate reporting and reduce manual work
• Preparing documentation and coordinating activities for Public Utilities Commission (PUC) desk audits
• Providing storm support, as required, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays
   

Qualifications

• Two-to-four-year degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline and minimum 7 to 10 years’ related work experience is required.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum 10 to 13 years’ related work experience is required.  Related work experience includes planning/analysis, performance reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Experience with Power BI, VBA, or Excel automation is preferred
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, TOAD, QlikView or similar); Advanced SQL skills (complex queries, troubleshooting, optimization) is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with awareness to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, lookups, formulas) a plus
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience integrating data from multiple systems into a single view
• Able to perform root cause analysis and identify underlying issues
• Able to work independently and collaboratively and lead analysis efforts
   

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

Exempt 

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team