Manager Asset Monitoring - Asset & Records Control - Center Advanced Energy Tec

Manager Asset Performance Monitoring - Asset & Records Control - Center for Advanced Energy Technology First Energy at a Glance

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First Energy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, First Energy 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.

This is an open position with First Energy Service Co., a subsidiary of First Energy Corp.

The position can be in any First Energy Territory.

The Manager of Asset Performance & Analytics oversees the asset monitoring and analytical functions for substation and transmission line assets, ensuring the delivery of actionable insights that guide capital investment, optimize asset life cycles, and enhance system reliability. This role leads the development and management of the online monitoring program and its supporting team, including evaluation of equipment monitors, execution of pilot installations, and assessment of emerging technologies.

• Oversee asset performance monitoring systems for substation and transmission line assets to deliver actionable insights that improve reliability and optimize asset life cycles.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the online monitoring program and manage the supporting technical team.
• Evaluate equipment monitoring technologies, support pilot installations, and assess monitor performance to guide broader deployment strategies.
• Perform data analytics on asset health and condition to identify deteriorating trends, emerging risks and failure modes.
• Conduct failure analysis and event response to determine root causes and support corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that provide clear, accurate, and accessible insights for stakeholders.
• Ensure high standards of data quality, governance, and system integrity for asset performance systems and analytics platforms.
• Leverage EPRI research, supplemental projects, and industry best practices to advance asset management strategies and analytical capabilities.
• Expand predictive analytics capabilities to enhance maintenance efficiency and support risk‑based investment decisions.
• Provide asset health risk projections and analytics that inform long‑term planning, capital allocation, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams – engineering, operations, planning, compliance, and IT – to align monitoring and analytics efforts with organizational goals.
• Support the evaluation and integration of advanced monitoring technologies, automation and analytics tools into operational workflows.
• Serve as the business owner for asset performance and analytics systems, ensuring effective system use and capability development.
• Inspire a culture of learning, inclusivity, and open communication that empowers employees to grow.
• Provide clear direction, continuous coaching, and meaningful feedback to elevate individual and team performance.
• Align roles, staffing, and development plans to build a high‑performing, engaged, and future‑ready team.
• Demonstrate commitment to all aspects of First Energy's Core Values and Behaviors, including a culture of Ethics and Safety.
• Hire and train additional staff as appropriate.
• Monitor work volumes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Participate in industry engagement events (e.g. NATF, EPRI, etc.) to benchmark, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and share best practices.
• Travel within the service territory as required, including periodic overnight stays.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is preferred or a related field (IT or Business).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience across engineering, asset management, field operations, maintenance,…