FirstEnergy

At FirstEnergy, we strive to build a work environment where people feel accepted, where their ideas are welcomed, and where they can make a positive impact on the business and in the community. We help employees reach their full potential as individuals and professionals. Toward that end, we provide our employees with opportunities to sharpen their skills, embrace new challenges and advance their professional and personal growth. It all takes place in an environment that respects and rewards individual and team achievement and provides employees the tools they need to do the job right.

Core Values

We are committed to core values that are fundamental to achieving our vision to provide a quality work environment for all employees. Our core values define what is important to our customers, stakeholders and employees:  safety, customer service, diversity, positive change, knowledge, open communication and teamwork.

Rules of Engagement

Our Rules of Engagement – value-based guidelines given to every FirstEnergy employee – set the tone for how to work together with trust and mutual respect. They serve as reminders of the standards we must meet in our day-to-day business activities.

Critical Success Factors

To achieve our strategic goals, FirstEnergy employees must consistently perform well in key areas that span the entire organization. These key areas – or Critical Success Factors – define essential behaviors employees are expected to demonstrate and serve as guidelines for how we work together to accomplish our business objectives.

• Learn and Grow:  Pursue continuous learning and personal development to enhance skills, knowledge and capabilities; infuse new ideas and energy; and ensure knowledge transfer.
• Work Across FirstEnergy:  Think and work across FirstEnergy. Collaborate with and reach out to others to overcome barriers. Know your contribution to the whole and provide support to others.
• Deliver Results:  Produce results that have a direct, positive impact on FirstEnergy.  Exercise sound judgment and act with integrity and in accordance with ethical business practices. Be accountable for safety and customer service.

Applying for a position at FirstEnergy 
When you see a position that fits your skills and expertise, you can apply directly online by uploading your current resume. Our online application system also lets you track the status of your application and sign up for job posting e-mail alerts. A quick and simple way to apply for open positions is to create your candidate profile. You can register on our site by clicking the Create a Profile link and completing the registration information. Please provide an e-mail address so we can confirm we received your application(s).

Employment testing 
Some positions might require testing from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. Typically, the position description will indicate if employment tests are required. Go to our EEI Testing page to learn more.

Interview 
FirstEnergy considers all qualified applicants. We’ll contact you for an interview if your application shows you are among the best qualified individuals for the position.

Pre-employment screening 
If you are selected, we’ll make you an offer to join FirstEnergy. Once you accept, the following pre-employment screenings will be scheduled:  a drug screen, a background check and, when applicable, a physical examination. All offers are contingent on successful drug screens and background checks, which typically take about two weeks to complete.

Employment offer
You’ll receive a welcome package containing a letter with details of your position, information about an orientation session and other important aspects of our company after you have accepted our offer.

As a FirstEnergy employee, you’re a key part of our success. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, or Total Rewards, helps keep you healthy and rewards you for being part of a successful company.

We are always on the lookout for talented and motivated new employees who can contribute to the success of our company. If you are interested in a job, you can apply directly online by uploading your current résumé.

Search and apply for available openings in the following fields:

• Power plants
• Line & substations 
• Engineering
• Customer service
• Sales & marketing
• Corporate