Hiring: Director Emergency Preparedness Response & Resilience - Emergency Preparedness FEU - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters Company: FirstEnergy Location: Akron, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:25:59 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance, Six Sigma About the job Required Skills: •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. •This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. •This is a full-time, on-site position located at a FirstEnergy location in either Akron, OH; Holmdel, NJ; Morristown, NJ or Reading,PA. •Emergency Preparedness & Response Leadership •Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs). •Direct preparedness and response activities for major system emergencies, including severe storms, wildfires, heat events, winter weather, and infrastructure failures. •Oversee incident command activation and ensure compliance with Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) principles. •Lead after‑action reviews and ensure corrective actions are identified, implemented, and tracked. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, Engineering, Meteorology, Data Science, or a related field - Preferred. •Master’s degree or advanced certification (CEM, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or similar) preferred. •Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in emergency preparedness, electric utility operations, or incident management. •Demonstrated leadership experience managing major storm events and large-scale electric system restoration activities. •Strong working knowledge of electric utility operations, ICS/NIMS, and regulatory requirements. •Proven ability to leverage weather data, analytics, and technology in operational decision-making. •Strategic leadership during high-impact, time-sensitive events. •Advanced situational awareness and analytical decision-making capability. •Strong collaboration across operating companies and enterprise functions. •Effective executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Compensation: •$200,940 - $283,680 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!