Mon Power Adds New Line and Substation Employees from Power Systems Institute Training Program

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Mon Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE), has hired 10 graduates from the Power Systems Institute (PSI), enhancing its workforce in West Virginia. The new employees comprise nine lineworkers and one substation electrician, all prepared through PSI, which has been operational since 2000. Mon Power aims to maintain reliable electric service for approximately 395,000 customers across 34 counties. The PSI program, developed in partnership with Pierpont Community & Technical College, has successfully trained over 2,400 individuals for FirstEnergy's electric utility companies.

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FAIRMONT, W.Va., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mon Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has hired 10 new line and substation graduates of Power Systems Institute (PSI), the company's award-winning, two-year educational program that helps prepare the next generation of line and substation workers for FirstEnergy's 10 electric utility companies.

The new employees include nine lineworkers and one new substation electrician who recently graduated from the PSI partnership established in 2012 with Pierpont Community & Technical College in Fairmont, West Virginia.

"Our Power Systems Institute develops top-quality, well-educated men and women for the electric utility industry," said James H. Myers, president of FirstEnergy's West Virginia Operations.  "We look forward to these graduates joining our workforce to help continue providing safe and reliable electric service for our customers."

The new Mon Power lines employees, listed by work location, with their hometowns, are:

• Clarksburg Service Center – Dawson Carpenter, French Creek
• Franklin Service Center – Alec Horner, Morgantown
• Harrisville Service Center – Tyler Chisler, Wadestown; Elias Stamm, Salem
• Marlinton Service Center – Tyler McClanahan, Morgantown
• Parkersburg Service Center – Brad Ash, Cutler, Ohio
• Sistersville Service Center – Phillip Cooke, Morgantown
• Spencer Service Center – Benjamin Fox, Spencer
• Weirton Service Center – Seth Mozingo, New Cumberland

The new Mon Power substation employee listed by work location and hometown is:

• Clarksburg Service Center – Brian Moneypenny, Weston

The PSI curriculum requires two and a half days each week spent at Pierpont completing academic course work with the remainder of the week spent at a Mon Power training facility in White Hall, West Virginia, focusing on safe work practices and procedures in the electrical environment. Ultimately, students earn an associate of applied science degree in Electric Utility Technology.

Since the program was developed in 2000, FirstEnergy has hired more than 2,400 lineworkers and substation personnel who completed PSI programs in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and West Virginia.

For information about how to enroll in the PSI program, call 1-800-829-6801, or visit www.firstenergycorp.com/psi.

Mon Power serves about 395,000 customers in 34 West Virginia counties. Follow Mon Power at www.mon-power.com, on Twitter @MonPowerWV, and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MonPowerWV.

FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.

Editor's Note:  Photos of FirstEnergy's Power Systems Institute training program are available for download on Flickr.

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SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp.

FAQ

What recent hiring event did Mon Power announce?

Mon Power announced the hiring of 10 new graduates from the Power Systems Institute.

How many employees does Mon Power serve after the new hires?

Mon Power serves about 395,000 customers in 34 counties.

What is the role of the Power Systems Institute for Mon Power?

The Power Systems Institute prepares workers for line and substation positions within FirstEnergy's companies.

What positions were filled by the new hires at Mon Power?

The new hires include nine lineworkers and one substation electrician.

When was the Power Systems Institute established?

The Power Systems Institute was established in 2000.