Technical training - Power Systems Institute (PSI)

There's power in education
FirstEnergy recognizes that a strong company requires many teams of talented individuals committed to serving customers.

We're looking to bring in additional skilled technical workers - such as line workers, substation electricians, as well as fossil and nuclear operators. FirstEnergy's Power Systems Institute (PSI) has teamed with several local community colleges and universities to offer Associate Degree programs that lead to careers in these fields. View the PSI orientation schedule.

NOTE:  Please check the PSI Orientation Schedule to see if the school you are interested in is still listed. Some of the 2009 Spring PSI Orientation Sessions have been CANCELLED.

Please check back toward the end of summer to see the Fall 2009 Orientation Schedule. Additional questions? Call 800-829-6801 to speak to a PSI recruiter. 

With the right grades, attitude and skills, you could graduate and walk right into a career at FirstEnergy - one of the largest investor-owned electric systems in the country. We're well-positioned for future growth, and offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental care, life insurance, pension plan and a 401(k) savings plan. FirstEnergy offers opportunities for tuition assistance to students who qualify.

These unique, two-year programs combine classroom learning with the hands-on training needed to open the door to exciting opportunities as line, substation, plant or nuclear workers in the electric utility industry. 

Learn how FirstEnergy's programs can provide you with the skills and technical know-how that can lead to rewarding careers. This page overviews the PSI programs designed for professions in transmission and distribution, fossil and nuclear generation.

Transmission and distribution careers
Delivering electricity is an essential service, accomplished through our transmission and distribution system. And it works because of the people in our Energy Delivery business unit - line workers, substation electricians, and others - dedicate themselves every day to provide the safe and reliable service that customers expect and deserve.

If you're interested in line worker or substation electrician professions, take a look our PSI partner schools listed below. For information on job responsibilities, go to the Transmission and Distribution page. 

Additional questions? Call 800-829-6801 to speak to a PSI recruiter.  

Fossil power plant careers
Our fossil and nuclear plants are where we generate the electricity that we deliver to customers. It's critical that plant operators and maintenance personnel are highly trained and experienced to ensure the plants operate efficiently, safely, and in an environmentally sound manner.

Working in a fossil-fuel plant means you'll be right in the middle of the action, putting your technical skills to work every day. And through our structured on-the-job (OJT) training, you can gain all of the skills necessary to jump into this thriving industry. You'll learn about plant equipment and operation, tools and rigging and system troubleshooting. Go to our Fossil Power Generation page to read about some of the operation and maintenance jobs that you can pursue after successfully completing the coursework offered through one of the technical training programs. Visit one of the schools below for specific school program information.

Youngstown State - Youngstown, OH
Belmont Technical College - St. Clairsville, OH
Jefferson Community College - Steubenville, OH 

Nuclear power plant careers 
This program can open doors to opportunities in the nuclear generation industry, as well. And these opportunities are becoming available like never before. Since nuclear plants operate without producing air emissions, nuclear power is gaining favor - which will contribute to steady growth in the industry. Combine this with the fact that a large number of nuclear workers are facing retirement in the next few years, and it's easy to see why operations personnel and maintenance workers are - and will continue to be - in such high demand.

That's where you - and FirstEnergy's technical training program - come in. Take a look at the job opportunities available in the nuclear industry and see if this field is right for you. With training, you can get the skills needed to qualify for these challenging and rewarding jobs. Visit the Nuclear Power Generation page to view examples of technical positions. Or visit the school below for more detailed program information.

Lakeland Community College - Lakeland, OH

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