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FirstEnergy IT Transmission Systems Analyst Intern in United States
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 Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]
As a participant in the Co-op/Intern Professional Development Program, you will be cultivating professional skills and performing professional level work. You won’t just be sitting in meetings and shadowing all summer; you’ll be actively contributing and doing the same work as other FirstEnergy employees on your team. You’ll receive on-the-job training and challenging assignments. You will also be assigned a Supervisor, a Coach/Mentor and a dedicated IT Intern Program Coordinator to help you maximize your learning and growth throughout your summer… and beyond. Internships with FirstEnergy are full-time, paid opportunities spanning 14 weeks. You must be actively enrolled in an accredited university or college.
About the IT Transmission Systems Analyst
The IT Transmission Systems Analyst works at FirstEnergy's Transmission Control Center with a team of analysts and engineers in support of the Energy Management System (EMS) and other related applications. The system is a critical, real-time, 7x24 application that monitors and controls the flow of power across the FirstEnergy transmission system and interconnections. Team members apply software, hardware, networking, and/or engineering principles to support FirstEnergy’s EMS environment. The work focuses on maintaining a system architecture that meets the end-user requirements, while maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
An IT Transmission Systems Analyst has a passion for technology and enjoys the challenge of determining how systems work and troubleshooting issues. The IT Systems Analyst also learns the complex business processes of the systems they support. They have great communication skills allowing collaboration between IT and the business unit utilizing the application.
This position’s base reporting location can be Akron, OH or Fairmont, WV. The position can be worked primarily remotely with occasional (1-2 days/week) work on-site.
Examples of possible job duties and responsibilities of an IT Systems Analyst:
Understanding the business functions to provide optimal solutions that are scalable, reliable, and cost effective.
Managing third-party vendor software on FirstEnergy's standard infrastructure and network platforms.
Managing the testing and deployment of patches and software upgrades.
Supporting real-time SCADA software and database configurations
Maintaining integrations and interfaces between FirstEnergy real-time systems
Performing system security administration tasks
Supporting GE’s Historian and Source products and Oracle databases
Supporting data extraction and transformation through the GE toolset and Perl scripts.
Developing data queries and reporting solutions to meet customer requirements.
Supporting enhanced visualization projects for FirstEnergy's transmission control rooms
Supporting GE’s Control product running on the EMS Front End Processors (FEP) and associated communications hardware.
Developing a solid understanding of processes in the FirstEnergy Transmission Operations line of business, keeping up with developments in the electric utility industry at large, and being able to speak the language of the business.
Applicant Requirements:
Currently enrolled, full time, in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university/college focusing on Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering or other technology related disciplines
Class Standing – Rising Junior or Rising Senior
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Must have the ability to work without sponsorship (now or in the future)
Preferred Skills/Experience
Basic understanding of, or experience with, any kind of coding or scripting language (e.g. Perl, Python, Java, C, PowerShell, SQL etc.)
Experience with relational databases, including architecture, design, and reading and revising data through software applications
Basic understanding of, or experience with, reporting and dashboarding solutions
Experience supporting software solutions
Experience troubleshooting personal devices, such as laptops or tablets
Familiarity with server administration and support
High Level understanding of Windows Server, Windows PC, and UNIX/Linux operating systems and system administration fundamentals
Ideal Candidate :
Highly motivated to work independently, utilizing virtual technologies, and learn quickly
Must be organized and work well with priority changes
Willingness to undertake assignments involving unfamiliar subjects
Demonstrates strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively participate on a team and in remote meetings and conference calls
Your Resume MUST Include:
Major/Minor/Degree
GPA
Anticipated graduation date
Resume Suggestions:
We encourage you to include on your resume courses completed relevant to the position you are applying. Additionally, tell us about school projects where you utilized the skills needed for the position. Technology enthusiasts: be sure to describe your tech hobbies and use of technology outside of the classroom on your resume.
To Apply:
All applicants must create an account on FirstEnergy’s Career Opportunities website to be eligible and to apply for this position. IMPORTANT: Information regarding your application or the application process will be sent from a firstenergycorp.com email account. Please check your spam folder or add the firstenergycorp.com domain to your approved contacts or safe senders list.
The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business need. This option is not available in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oregon or Washington at this time.
