Asset Expert Electric & Gas Asset Strategy

Requisition: 83170

PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 118,000 - $ 193,800

Work Location Category: Hybrid Flexible

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.

In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:

1. Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.

2. Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week

3. Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

This position is a senior/leadership position in Asset Management Outside Plant Electric Distribution for those with extensive and valuable field experience in underground construction methods and standards as a corporate subject matter expert. The individual in this position is lead expert in their respective area responsible for strategic direction, governance and oversight of proper materials, methods and construction techniques to safely and reliably construct, maintain and alter distribution systems; whether new or existing. The position provides formal, definitive responses and sets corporate direction and standards for Divisional requests/questions on complex construction and design situations. It also leads the asset management analysis of new/existing technologies and methods in support of corporate initiatives, projects, and filings for Outside Plant Electric Distribution - providing both analysis of issues and solutions for improvements to meet goals. Position facilitates respective corporate Electric Distribution Engineering and Construction Team (EDECT) and provides expertise/participates in internal forums such as Safety LOB, Overhead/Underground OWGs, Engineering OWG, and Operations OWG and represents PSE&G in external forums including industry standard committees, interactions with suppliers/ contractors, and interaction with large/small customers regarding power quality concerns and must have strong leadership and communication skills with ability to clearly and comfortably communicate in sometimes difficult situations.

Job Responsibilities

- Assume lead role as subject matter expert in support of outside plant electric distribution and provide assistance to divisional staff through analysis and the application of engineering and business knowledge - responsible for development, communication, and setting corporate standards of work methods, maintenance practices, and materials including providing engineering guidance on complex/ unique construction and design situations.

- Develop, revise, and review material and equipment specifications.

- Evaluate materials and vendors for compliance to specifications/ requirements and provide approvals for materials and alternatives.

- Act as subject matter expert to resolve warranty claims and other quality/use issues of materials.

- Support procurement and materials management as subject matter expert.

- Act as representative and provide expertise in industry forums using knowledge and experience.

- Participate in appropriate industry standards committees, industry groups (i.e. EPRI, CEATI, NEETRAC, etc.) and provide leadership in internal working groups (EDECTs/OWGs/LOBs).

- Fill lead subject matter expert role in analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of asset data and best practices to support the enhancement and development of Corporate reliability improvement, investment, and initiative programs for Electric Distribution assets, filings, and programs; including creation of justifications, scopes of work, feasibility, cost benefits, and business plans.

- Provide solutions and recommendations for improvements in line with program objectives and Corporate initiatives.

- Assume customer facing role having direct interaction with large and small customers; aid the review, analysis, and solution finding of customer complaints and power quality concerns.

- Work to resolve customer complaints while educating customers during process and directing troubleshooting efforts of divisional resources as necessary to find resolution for customer.

Job Specific Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree with minimum 8 years of relevant work experience. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of relevant work experience.

- Direct field experience in the construction, maintenance, design, and operation of overhead and/or underground distribution circuits.

- Working knowledge of industry standards and codes such as NESC, IEEE and ANSI

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong leadership skills and ability to handle high pressure, difficult situations.

- Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Desired

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.

Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

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