Senior Fuel Specialist - FirstEnergy Corp

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]

Location: Akron, OH

The Senior/Staff Fuel Specialist for the Fuels team is responsible for fuel procurement in support of the generation forecasts. These responsibilities include working with Generation Commercial Operations to determine fuel requirements, issuing requests for fuel supply proposals, collaborating with FE legal in the drafting of fuel purchase contracts, and monitoring vendor performance on fuel quality and supply. Additional responsibilities include record keeping and report generation in support of the annual Expanded Net Energy Cost (ENEC) process for rate adjustment in West Virginia.

Responsibilities:
- Assist and advise Director - Fuel Procurement
- Assist and advise in the determination of fuel needs for plants
- Issue coal RFP's as needed
- Purchase or sell fuel (coal) to balance FE position to needs of plants
- Maintain coal position data and present reports during weekly and monthly meetings
- Monitor coal supplier performance to ensure consistent delivery
- Negotiate and assist in completion of coal contracts and amendments
- Maintain regular communication with suppliers to maintain working relationships
- Assist in determination of annual, quarterly and monthly tonnage nominations
- Work with groups studying short- and long-range coal price forecasts
- Assist in fuels department budgeting process
- Monitor and report financial performance of key suppliers
- Attend regularly scheduled mine plan review meetings with key suppliers
- Supply coal price, volume and contract information to other departments
- Monitor coal markets for price and production trends
- Maintain FileNet archive of coal contracts and documents
- Enter coal purchase information in Paragon, company risk data base
- Maintain and provide data for WV Public Utility Commission annual fuel cost recovery review
- Monitor as-shipped quality of coal deliveries
- Work with suppliers and Station personnel on quantity and quality related issues
- Communicate directly with legal department on contract related issues
- Provide back-up coverage for Harrison natural gas nomination process
- Submit bi-monthly coal and reagent inventory data for PJM review
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Economics or related technical degree is preferred, and an advanced degree is a plus.
- Extensive knowledge of the coal industry, coal forecasted pricing, and delivery logistics is desired.
- Interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills are necessary.
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.

Position Classification

Exempt

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