Facility Mechanic Electrician - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

First Energy 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.

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.

About the Opportunity

This is a position within First Energy Service Co., a subsidiary of First Energy Corp.

This position will be ON-SITE at the FE Akron Headquarters on White Pond Drive, Akron, OH. There will be travel involved in North Canton and Wadsworth, OH., area.

All employees who apply for the 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 positions with specific requirements beyond one year, must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying.

The Building Mechanic participates in the inspection, maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and other building/facility systems at various locations as needed. There is a primary focus on safety and teamwork in getting the work completed. The main objective is to ensure building assets are maintained to achieve maximum useful life and safe operation.

This position may be called upon to have a greater participation with electrical and HVAC systems, but still be able to perform all responsibilities.

For Building Mechanic A:

* It is preferred that this position have working knowledge of electrical systems including generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, building switch gear, building automation systems, power distribution units, motor control centers and circuitry. A certified electrician would be preferred.

* Knowledge of UPS, Generators, 208V and 480V.

The position reports to the Supervisor, Facility Operations.

Responsibilities include:

* Participates in all Company safety programs and practices and promotes safe work methods in all activities. Maintains a high level of safety commitment throughout day-to-day functions.

* Demonstrates knowledge of the Company's safety philosophy, its principles, and rules which govern safe working practices and the ability to work and direct work safely and in full compliance with these philosophies, principles, and rules.

* Performs work assignments including breakdown maintenance, corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, room set-ups, service requests, jurisdictional inspections, among other things.

* Coordinates and administers preventative and corrective maintenance program at FE facilities.

* Works independently or with others to perform HVAC maintenance, reviews contractor corrective maintenance proposals and performs corrective maintenance when appropriate.

* Works with management to modify or revise HVAC maintenance program and procedures to optimize program effectiveness. Develops and monitors performance measures.

* Monitors daily operation of energy management systems at specified facilities, including after hours, holidays, and weekends when on call

* Installs electrical wiring and equipment of lighting, power supply and complex control systems

* Performs regular scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment. This normally consists of changing out filters, replacing drive belts, and inspection of components.

* Monitors HVAC system performance, recommends system changes, assists in developing specifications and evaluating options for HVAC projects.

* Working knowledge of large HVAC systems, including chillers, AHU's, CRAC units and commercial humidification systems.

* Installs and removes mobile and permanent partitions, frames openings and hangs doors and sash: installs woodwork trim and moldings; installs and repairs floor tiles, carpet tiles, acoustical and plastic ceiling; and repairs concrete floors and sidewalks.

* Ensure change management protocols are followed.

* Must be able to work shift work and overtime as assigned; must be able to work scheduled weekends shifts. Position may require overnight stays as needed.

* Respond to support operational and emergency situations 24/7.

An employee hired at the Building Mechanic A level will be expected to perform all of the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner. Further, the Building Mechanic A level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those listed above.

Qualifications for a Building Mechanic A include:

* High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

* Trade School or Apprenticeship Program preferred.

* Minimum five (5) years' work experience as an electrician, trade certifications preferred.

* Possess CFC, National Electric Code, and Fork Truck Certifications preferred.

* Journeyman…