General Utility Worker, Steam Operations East River Mtce

Overview

East River Generating Station is seeking to hire General Utility Workers (GUW) to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance work on electric and steam generation equipment and components in a power plant environment.Selected candidates for this posting will be assigned to the Maintenance Department of East River Generating Station in Manhattan.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

- Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks across facility equipment and systems.

- Safely operate and maintain hand and power tools for routine and emergency repairs.

- Carry out standard maintenance functions, including inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

- Apply and follow safe work practices in all tasks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, procedures and policies.

- Work assigned shifts that may include rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to meet the operational needs of the department.

- Obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within one year of placement in the department.

- Obtain a NYS/NYC Asbestos Handlers License within one year of placement in the department.

- Uses various tools, field power tools, and precision equipment.

- Writes accurate and concise reports.

- Read and interpret schematic drawings and engineering prints.

- Maintain a working knowledge of confined space entry, oxy-acetylene torch cutting, rigging, reading mechanical drawings, industrial safety, and basic electricity.

- Performs asbestos abatements and maintenance associated with powerplant equipment based on operational needs.

- Occasionally, operates a Con Edison vehicle.

- Successfully advances through career path training.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

- High School Diploma/GED

Relevant Work Experience

- The successful candidate must be able to learn to read blue prints and sketches and be able to demonstrate good oral and written communications skills. Required

- Prior demonstrated experience in general construction, control systems, mechanical work and/or electrical work. Required

Licenses and Certifications

- Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

- Ability to respond to system emergencies

- Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold

- Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions

- Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs

- Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces

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

- Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems

- Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations

- Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday

- Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday

- Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy machinery, i.e. jackhammers

- Acknowledge that if selected, must pass a Physical Abilites Test (PAT)

- Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses

- Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays

- Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs

- Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment

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.

- Selected candidates must pass a Physical Abilities Test (PAT)