Supervisor, Substation Protection & Controls - WV Controls

FirstEnergy 

FirstEnergy 

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 Mon Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [MP]

There are current two (2) openings we are seeking to fill at the Fairmont location. 

Mon Power is seeking an experienced technical leader to supervise Substation Protection & Controls activities. This role is ideal for electrical engineers or controls technicians looking to apply strong technical expertise while advancing into leadership and supporting grid reliability.

The Supervisor oversees planning, scheduling, construction, maintenance, testing, and technical support for substation protection and control systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety requirements.
• Monitor field practices, identify hazards, and provide coaching and corrective action as needed.
• Establish clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards.
• Supervise construction, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of substation protection and controls equipment.
• Oversee protective relay maintenance, scheme testing, and documentation to meet NERC/BES requirements.
• Support and troubleshoot SCADA, power line carrier systems, fiber communications, and disturbance recording equipment.
• Provide technical guidance for outage planning, equipment isolation, and cross‑department coordination.
• Estimate labor, materials, and resources for P&C projects, track progress, utilization, and costs.
• Ensure proper availability of tools, equipment, materials, and test devices.
• Support system restoration efforts during emergencies and major events.
• Coordinate work schedules, staffing assignments, and project plans with engineering, operations, and construction teams.
• Facilitate ongoing training in standard work practices, testing methods, and safe operating procedures.
• Maintain strong internal and external customer service.
• Direct employees performing complex construction, maintenance, repair, testing, and troubleshooting activities related to protective systems.
• Ensure adherence to preferred practices, safety guidelines, and engineering standards.
• Lead and support restoration activities, including dispatching responsibilities when assigned.
• Request and coordinate required tools, materials, and equipment, support development and execution of work plans.
• Ensure timely and accurate closeout documentation for completed work.
• Administer safety, absenteeism, and performance management programs.
• Conduct job site visits and monitor adherence to work coordination, information transfer, and safety processes.
• Schedule, review, and complete all required relay maintenance and testing; verify documentation for regulatory requirements.
• Lead investigations into relay or equipment mis-operations and support engineering teams as needed.
• Provide technical support for communications networks, SCADA, relays, and other intelligent electronic devices.
• Provide after‑hours support for maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational events.
• Seek opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and propose effective solutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with utility experience; or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology with 4+ years of P&C or related experience; or Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and relevant field experience.
• Advanced experience in protective relaying, SCADA, communications systems, and fault recording technologies.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC circuits, system protection fundamentals, and engineering prints and schematics.
• Knowledge of clearance/switching procedures, construction standards, and preferred work practices.
• Ability to use systems such as WMI, CREWS, SAP, CASCADE, RTS, AcSELerator, and related relay communication tools.
• Effective leadership, communication, and team‑development capabilities.
• Experience in union environments is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop technical staff.
• Commitment to problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and quality customer service.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and guide employees through performance management processes

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-1 B 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. 

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team