Associate, Transmission & Distribution Maint

Overview

Under general supervision of the Manager/Section Manager, is responsible for the assignment and tracking of work to contractor crews utilized for various inspection programs and activities on the ORU transmission and distribution systems. These activities include providing technical assistance for installation, construction, maintenance, removal, repair, operation and inspection of the overhead and underground distribution and transmission system, as well as related support functions. The EP Associate will assist the Operating Supervisors with projects by attending field site visits, overseeing job specifications, researching data and creating work order submittals, and in general learning about the Company and the transmission and distribution electrical system.

- Promote a positive work ethic in support of our Corporate Values and Mission, and is committed to environmental excellence and safety in the workplace.

- Maintain a working knowledge of relevant state and federal codes along with Orange & Rocklands electric standards, work procedures, and EH&S rules and guidelines.

- Conduct safety talks, provide support and resources.

- Conduct safety audits to ensure that all employees receive mandatory compliance and skills training as required by OSHA and Company specifications.

- Take corrective actions and give timely feedback to staff as necessary including progressive discipline.

- Ensure that personnel time reports are accurate before approval. Certify, account for and approve expenditures for labor, material, supplies, and equipment within prescribed budgets. Verify and approve time sheets, invoices and material sheets for vendors, enforces contractual requirements and enter information into the contractor oversight system.

- Conduct field visits to analyze and evaluate conditions to assist in determining a course of action to correct abnormalities found.

- Enforce good housekeeping practices for equipment and work areas. Ensure safety in work procedures and job set-ups.

- Plan, organize, schedule and assure the assignment of personnel to optimize productivity and meet operating goals, and climatic and system conditions.

- With Safety as the primary focus, emphasize professionalism, honesty, concern, courtesy and teamwork within the unit to achieve operational excellence and optimize the customer experience.

- Participate in the Companys emergency management processes and storm plans as required.

- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of one year of work experience including cumulative work or equivalent internship/co-op experience OR Six months of Con Edison co-op or internship experience.

Relevant Work Experience

- A minimum of one year of work experience in Planning, Construction, or Resource Management is required.

- Must have demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office, Mainframe & Web based systems, required.

- Ability to coordinate with other departments, required.

- Experience with work management system or Outage Management System preferred, required.

- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to foster a team spirited work environment in support of Corporate Values, required.

- Must be able to balance priorities, handle multiple assignments with changing priorities and take decisive action, required.

- Must have the ability to evaluate, prioritize and respond rapidly to changing conditions, required.

- Must have the ability to understand and interpret maps, diagrams and prints, required.

- The ability to work with all levels of management and union personnel is required.

- Must be able to effectively lead and manage work crews, required.

Licenses and Certifications

- Driver's License Required

- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A Preferred

Additional Physical Demands

- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)