Regulatory Program Coordinator

About the Role

This is for two (2) open positions with Jersey Central Power & Light, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Regulatory Program Coordinator position performs regulatory reporting and inspection work for the Distribution function of the Company. These onsite positions can be sited at any FirstEnergy location in northern New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Plan and schedule Electrical Service and Safety Standards (ESSS) inspection activities annually; develop, plan, coordinate, and conduct annual ESSS process training for all groups of inspectors.
• Initiate follow-up work for repairs needed in SAP (DX notifications) and release to customer request work scheduling (CREWS).
• Enter M3 repairs completed during ESSS inspections on the SAP order number.
• Work with the Line Shops on repair work requests. Track and monitor all repairs for each line shop.
• Utilize geographical information system (GIS)/Gatekeeper Distribution Line Inspections (DLI) software reports to review progress of inspections by site and units for ESSS automated inspections performed with MDT/TOUGHBOOK tool.
• Provide monthly/annual reporting to the Operating Company Management and Corporate Regulatory Group on the ESSS Program.
• Participate in Public Utilities Commission (PUC) desk audits of the ESSS Inspection Programs.
• Coordinate ESSS Inspection Program audits performed by the Corporate Internal Auditing Group or Corporate Operations Services Groups.
• Follow up on concerns and issues discovered during ESSS activities. Provide support to Line Supervisors and Planners with ESSS responsibilities to help ensure that all Operating Company, Corporate Regulatory, and PUC requirements are met.
• Assist in the creation of processes (flow charting) and supporting documentation (manuals and charts).
• Create new processes to integrate ESSS inspection/repair activities with other on-going Operating Company activities as necessary.
• Update recloser records and address missing/incorrect information in SAP and GIS following ESSS inspections.
• Retain all ESSS inspection records and documentation for durations as specified by the PUC.
• Follow up with Mapping and Records group on any required GIS changes resulting from ESSS inspection activities.
• Prepare regulatory commitment report and monthly/quarterly reports for PUC.
• Create data for contractors to use when inspecting poles, audit contractor reports and update records as required.
• Perform regulated PUC-driven ESSS circuit inspections.
• Conduct underground facility mark-out audits.
• Perform circuit inspections and patrols for maintenance programs, condition work, proposed projects, and AEC/regulatory required projects.
• Assist during emergencies and storm-related activities and travel to various off-site locations as well as FirstEnergy office locations, training facilities and customer sites, when requested.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Outlook
• SAP
• GIS
• CREWS
• Database query tools
• MDT/TOUGHBOOK
• M3
• DLI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline and 0-1 years related work experience are required.
• OR High school diploma or equivalent and minimum 2 years related work experience are required.

Related work experience includes knowledge of planning/scheduling of work, construction and maintenance practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment and tools which would be used to determine the resources necessary to perform construction and maintenance work activities.

• Develop knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC), and Customer Guide for Electric Services (CGES).
• Understands the Company’s Accident Prevention Handbook and Manual of Operations and its practical application in the workplace.
• Self-motivated and able to balance competing priorities.
• Provides quality customer service, both internally and externally.
• Possesses solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Access to a personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license.