About Us:

CNUC is a highly experienced consulting and operations team with an unparalleled understanding of utility vegetation management (UVM) industry best management practices, and legal and regulatory requirements.

CNUC assists utilities in improving their UVM programs through inspection and auditing services, emergency response, consulting, and research, often combined with software and LiDAR solutions. CNUC also goes beyond operations by providing the largest and most comprehensive UVM benchmarking service in North America.

Responsibilities:

• Performing business analyst duties for Transmission and Distribution Vegetation
  Management (TVM and DVM) Departments for the entire FirstEnergy footprint.
• Creating and providing reports for TVM/DVM budget and variances, prepare compliance data for regulatory audits, vegetation management workflow, contractor cost and production statistics using software applications such as TVM GIS Application, VGMS, SAP, QlikView, TOAD, etc.
• Perform tracking, monitoring and reporting on status of Forestry contractor timesheets and costs entry in VGMS.
• Create and Prepare standardized monthly and annual reports.
• Coordinate and report on Quarterly Operational Performance Metrics;
• Prepare and respond to Transmission and Distribution Vegetation Management benchmarking surveys.
• Conducting business specific research, analyzing data, trends and interpreting results, and making recommendations on matters related to assigned projects.
• Participating in the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives related to processing and analyzing TVM/DVM related data.
• Performing Forestry work related support duties for TVM and DVM Program Management Managers, Supervisors, Specialists and clerical staff such as monitoring process training, providing statistical reports, preparing Contractor Scorecards, etc.
• Assisting management and fellow coworkers, following well-defined practices and procedures.
• Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety
• Conducting business specific research and gathering data; Compiling reports and summaries.
• Actively seeking formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand element procedures.
• Demonstrating sound internal and/or external customer service.
• Developing effective working relationship with employees within own work group; establishing professional network.
• Actively seek and apply acquired education and experience to work situations, continuing skill development, and establishing a strong foundation in element policies, practices, and procedures.
• Meeting customer needs by providing sound service and responsiveness
• Exercising sound decision making by developing alternatives and recommendations to improve work processes.
• Actively seeking formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand element procedures.
• Building relationships and credibility across organization.

Qualifications:

• Two to four year degree in a related discipline is preferred, along with a minimum of 7 years professional work experience. In lieu of a degree, 10 years of direct, related experience will be considered. The experience must be at a professional (exempt) level which also includes data reporting, analysis, costing and recommendations, along with an understanding of the subject matter.
• Analyst experience preferred.
• Proficient with SAP and Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, OneNote, Skype and Word.
• Strong TOAD, Excel and Access skills required.
• Good analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to continually look for ways to improve processes.
• Must be a self-starter and require minimal supervisory oversight with good time management skills.
• Ability to organize and multitask and handle pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Demonstrated assertive work mentality.
• Ability to plan and organize multiple program initiatives.
• Ability to work flexible hours and at various FirstEnergy locations and potential occasional work outside.
•  In-depth understanding of applicable products and/or services and of customer needs and expectations.
• Possess a sound knowledge of various researching techniques.
• Desire to continue to learn and grow, work across FirstEnergy, and deliver results.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with employees at all levels of FirstEnergy.
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to continue to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships.