Chemical Engineer IV

FirstEnergy

About the Opportunity

This is an open position at Fort Martin Power Station with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]

This position will be located at the Fort Martin Power Station in Maidsville, WV.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring the condition of the generation equipment while providing both operational and maintenance support in order to operate the station in compliance with all environmental regulations with emphasis on air and water quality requirements.
• Analyzing and resolving operating and maintenance issues when related to environmental compliance, specifically air and water quality control.
• Investigating, recommending and implementing improvements and/or modifications to increase efficiency, safety or reliability of generation equipment and/or reduce operation and maintenance (O&M) and environmental costs.
• Preparing engineering design, economic justification, construction estimates, budgets, schedules and forecasts.
• Qualifying bidders, preparing bidding documents, and evaluating proposals of outside firms regarding environmental compliance.
• Providing expert advice and technical support on existing assets and on new assets being considered for purchase.
• Keeping abreast of new technology for power generation cost reductions, efficiency improvements and environmental control.
• Coordinating environmental tests, documentation and reporting
• Coordinating emergency action responses and following up with station and company personnel and local, state and Federal agencies to expediently handle issues related to laws, permits and air and water quality environmental obligations.
• Conducting research; analyzing data, meeting customer needs; developing alternatives and recommendations; contributing to solutions; developing credibility, skills knowledge and maturity.
• Provide strategic direction in compliance and operation of the treatment systems.
• Facilitate high-level solutions
• Manage diverse projects/processes/programs

Qualifications include:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent discipline from an ABET accredited college or university OR equivalent relative experience
• Equivalent relative experience must be a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a leadership/individual contributor role in the operation, maintenance, or support of a generation station or similar facility. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on experience, your work history/experience will be required as part of your application.
• Relative experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word. SAP a plus In-depth understanding of pertinent technical products and/or services and of customer needs and expectations
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to continue to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships
• Possess a sound knowledge of various research techniques
• Desire to continue to learn and grow, work across FirstEnergy, and deliver results
• Advance-level analytical and technical abilities
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with employees at all levels of FirstEnergy Corp.
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make formal technical presentations to various management level

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-1B 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