Laboratory Technician - Energy Delivery Beta Lab - Mayfield Beta Lab

Laboratory Technician, Fire and Safety Services

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.

This is an open position with First Energy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Mayfield, OH.

Seeking a Laboratory Technician for our fire extinguisher and safety services group supporting FirstEnergy facilities. Responsibilities include servicing, repairing and maintaining portable fire equipment and related safety equipment in our corporate facilities. This includes the ability to perform inspections and identify non-conformance issues. This role ensures safe, compliant, and timely inspection, maintenance and testing related to fire protection and life safety equipment across operating companies, fossil generating plants, substations, and company vehicles. Participates with other team members to provide efficient and reliable service to internal customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of industry experience preferred.
• Valid driver license.
• Experienced in the recharging and maintenance of stored pressure dry chemical and water-based extinguishers preferred.
• Experienced in the performance of monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and related safety equipment preferred.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Capable of interacting with customers and co-workers in a professional manner.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and core values.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office.

Principle Accountabilities

• Understanding the company safety program and adherence to all safety rules and regulations.
• Actively demonstrating a commitment to the safety culture at FirstEnergy.
• Ensures that equipment is maintained to regulatory standards on a cyclical basis.
• Managing time and priorities and updating management on work in progress, along with other applicable status updates.
• Maintaining an organized warehouse with extinguishers and other safety equipment ready for use.
• Communicates with all levels of leadership regarding safety inspections and inventory of safety equipment.
• Works daily in various computer systems to verify accuracy of inspections and maintenance data for life and safety equipment.
• Travel within FirstEnergy operating territories to support department needs.
• Upon completion of training being able to perform hazard responder duties for callouts to assist during storm restoration work.

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. 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.

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.

Exempt