Transmission Program Manager IV - Asset & Records - Akron FairlawnControl - at FirstEnergy

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Job Title: Transmission Program Manager , Asset Management & Records Control 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 FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. All employees who apply for a posted position must notify their supervisors that they have applied. Employees who have not been in their current positions for at least one year or who are in a position with specific requirements beyond one year, must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying. The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate’s skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications. The Program Manager is responsible for developing and executing transmission line asset management strategies that enhance lifecycle performance, reliability, and risk-informed planning across FirstEnergy’s transmission system. This role supports long-term strategies for line assets, condition-based planning, and data-driven recommendations to improve reliability, mitigate operational and financial risks, and align with industry best practices and technical standards. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Akron, OH. Responsibilities Include: Develop new or manage existing asset management programs for transmission line assets, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Develop and maintain transmission line asset management strategies, lifecycle plans, and condition-based replacement or refurbishment recommendations. Analyze operational, inspection, condition, failure, and historical asset data to identify transmission line risks, prioritize needs, and support optimized investment and maintenance recommendations. Collaborate with transmission engineering, line services, forestry, regional operations, planning, and project teams to support asset lifecycle planning, field execution, and program alignment. Provide program status (scope, budget and schedule progress) and identification of issues requiring management involvement for resolution Prepare and present reports on transmission line asset condition, inventories, risk ranking, lifecycle planning, and program recommendations to leadership. Actively participate and collaborate with industry groups such as EPRI and NATF to identify, evaluate, and implement improvements in processes and methodologies through research, benchmarking, and shared project initiatives. Maintain collaborative relationships across functions and find opportunities for continuous improvement. Support Asset Management and Operational Excellence business plan and initiatives as required. Support the Emergency Plan by participating in assigned storm duties, including hazard response and dispatch activities. Demonstrate a solid commitment to FirstEnergy Values and Behaviors. Qualifications at the Program Manager II level include: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, analytics, or a related technical or quantitative field, supporting data ‑ driven analysis, reliability ‑ based decision making, and asset lifecycle management. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in engineering, analytics, program/project management, or leading initiatives related