Manager, Operations - Altoona, PA

The Manager, Operations will be responsible for leading the area's 24/7/365 electric utility operations, managing the lines organization, and ensuring safe and reliable delivery of electricity. The position will provide leadership consistent with FirstEnergy's core values and will require significant field and administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

• 7 years' experience in the electric utility industry (distribution engineering, transmission, line construction, maintenance practices, including performance in a leadership capacity)
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent training/experience)
• Ability to lead by example, facilitate and lead teams through change, promote the values of trust and integrity
• Analyze difficult and complex issues and strategies, reach sound and logical fact-based conclusions and recommendations
• Exercise sound expert independent judgment and political acumen within general policy guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees
• Operate and learn various computer applications

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• Company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement