Kayla Pauvlinch has over 15 years of experience in engineering, currently serving as an Engineer V at FirstEnergy since June 2008. In this role, Kayla is a subject matter expert for environmental systems at fossil facilities, overseeing project management and technical leadership for ELG compliance and new solar builds. Previous positions at FirstEnergy include Engineer IV, responsible for chemical processes at a power plant, and Unit 3 & Unit 4 Engineer, addressing operational issues and implementing corrective actions. Kayla also has experience as a Performance Engineer, focusing on equipment reliability and efficiency. Earlier roles include internships at FirstEnergy and NOVA Chemicals, contributing to air quality projects and process monitoring. Kayla holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University and a certificate in Aspiring Leaders from Kent State University.