Job Description

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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 [SC00].

Systems Administrator members of the ADMS System team apply software, database, hardware, networking, and/or engineering principles, to support FirstEnergy\'s Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) environment. The work focuses on maintaining a system architecture that meets the end-user requirements, while maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage Oracle Network Management System software, including database technologies, schemas, and associated application database administration.
• Developing and maintaining integrations between systems.
• Understand the structure and design of the application\'s database.
• Assist with ETL development by writing Oracle SQL and PL/SQL following Oracle best practices.
• Develop Oracle database objects, SQL scripts and interfaces using industry standard tools.
• Provide technical design, build, test, and deployment of Oracle based applications.
• Utilize industry standard tools to create custom applications using C# and Java programming.
• Install, Manage and Tune a mission-critical real-time architecture that supports distribution operations 24x7x365.
• Manage the testing and deployment of patches and software upgrades across numerous environments
• Perform system security administration tasks.
• Solve complex problems and troubleshoot functionality for issue identification (including debugging); work in conjunction with other IT personnel.
• Develop and maintain integration scripting, code or interface APIs.
• Develop technical designs and estimates to meet the business needs while supporting the company\'s overall IT direction and standards.
• Create and maintain system documentation and procedures to ensure governance and standards.
• Creating and execute comprehensive unit, system, and integration test plans.
• Be an active participant in a collaborative work environment gathering requirements from business stakeholders for new development projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Electrical Engineering, or related technical degree. In lieu of degree, equivalent in hands-on experience will also be considered.
• Computer programming skills such as Microsoft .NET, Java, Shell Scripting, Python, etc.
• Functional knowledge of Relational Databases, particularly Oracle databases
• Experience with using different development environments to implement and test enhancements.
• Knowledge of developing Oracle database environments to integrate with a variety of applications.
• Experience with Oracle databases with proven ability to develop SQL Queries, Stored Procedures, Packages, and Views.
• Proven track record of implementing IT software projects or upgrades.
• Familiarity with client/server environments.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available for call-in and after-hours support (7X24 operations).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels and with varying backgrounds.
• Experience in providing responsive and effective customer service.
• Highly motivated to work independently and productively within a virtual environment (i.e. working with remote co-workers using virtual technologies).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and plan work, work on multiple concurrent tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve non-routine problems with little or no guidance.

Preferred:

• Experience configuring and administering a Linux or Unix server environment.
• Familiarity with the .NET framework, developing C# code and utilizing code versioning tools such as Git
• Familiarity with Oracle Network Management System (NMS) administration and support as well as with Active Directory configuration.
• Data communications and networking knowledge.
• Familiarity with working in a real time system environment.

Residence Requirements

Remote - Would need to sit within 1 hour commute of one of the corporate offices located in Akron, OH, Greensburg, PA, or Reading, PA.

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 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.

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