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[Apply on FirstEnergy’s careers site →](https://fa-etjd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/FirstEnergyCareers/job/105074) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [FirstEnergy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/firstenergy/) / Director Operations - PA Operations - State College Service Center ## Job description Director, Utility Operations – FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company Location: State College, PA ### Position Summary The Director oversees 24/7 electric utility operations for a designated service area, leading distribution line operations. This role is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electricity while ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting long-term operational sustainability. Key responsibilities include managing T&D construction and maintenance programs, partnering with engineering and operations teams, overseeing emergency response activities, managing capital and O&M budgets, leading capital project execution, and maintaining relationships with regulators, public officials, customers, and community stakeholders. ### Key Responsibilities Lead and promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, inclusion, and accountability. Manage utility operations, maintenance, construction, and reliability performance. Develop and execute operational strategies, budgets, and capital improvement plans. Lead, coach, and develop managers, supervisors, and staff. Ensure regulatory, environmental, and reliability compliance. Collaborate with union leadership and stakeholders to support operational excellence. Drive continuous improvement, workforce planning, and process standardization. Oversee contractor performance and resource allocation. Leadership Competencies Operational Expertise Change Leadership Strategic Thinking Execution & Accountability Communication & Collaboration Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; MBA or PE preferred. 10+ years of progressive electric utility experience, including - 5+ years in management. Experience in utility operations, construction, engineering, transmission/distribution, or related functions. Strong leadership, financial, and technical acumen. Proven ability to lead large teams, manage labor relations, and drive organizational change. Preferred Knowledge Utility operations, engineering, maintenance, and system planning. Regulatory, environmental, and reliability requirements. Budgeting, capital planning, and contract management. Labor relations and collective bargaining administration. Strategic planning, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. ### Key Skills Strategic and analytical decision-making Leadership and change management Regulatory and operational compliance Relationship building and communication Problem solving and independent judgment ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 18, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 61 days - Location: State College, PA, United States - Work arrangement: On-site[Apply on FirstEnergy’s careers site →](https://fa-etjd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/FirstEnergyCareers/job/105074) ## More jobs at FirstEnergy ### [Supervisor Work Management - PA Work Management - State College Service Center](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/firstenergy/jobs/98d066b77067f3c2a8af/) State College, PA, United States ### [Collector Non-Electrically Qualified - Local 102-92 - PA Revenue Operations - State College Service Center](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/firstenergy/jobs/753a37125a0acfff7001/) State College, PA, United States ### [Controls Apprentice - Local 102-98](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/firstenergy/jobs/0c5b3e7763913af9e01b/) State College, PA, United States ### [Engineer (Reliability) - State College, PA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/firstenergy/jobs/11a0323ae5d115d5409e/) State College, PA, United States ### [Equipment Engineer II - State College Service Center](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/firstenergy/jobs/f1a85b4a3b80860b88d2/) State College, PA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Part Time (30 Hours) Associate Banker, State College Northland Center Branch, State College, PA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/5a8c034e7b69f9052220/) JPMorganChase · State College, PA, United States ### [Director of Operations - Texas State University Dining](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/858fcb699af632105f77/) Aramark · San Marcos, TX, US ### [Branch Operations Lead - Okeechobee and State Road 7 - West Palm Beach, FL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/ced5b85c9bf8467f57bc/) JPMorganChase · West Palm Beach, FL, United States ### [Communications Director, Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/0de85eee85905f4a57ac/) Eaton · Beachwood, Ohio, USA ### [Facilities Operations Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/2973453945592f7befc2/) Aramark · Plano, TX, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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