Orange & Rockland Utilities

Operating Supervisor, OR Electric Ops - Central OH Ops

United States

$80,000-$145,000

About This Job

Overview

Under general supervision of the Manager/Section Manager, is responsible for the supervision and assignment of work to Electric crews under his or her direction. These activities include installation, construction, maintenance, removal, repair, operation and inspection of the overhead and underground distribution and transmission system, as well as related support functions.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

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

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

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Conduct safety talks, provide support and resources.

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

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

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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.

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Order, coordinate and ensure the availability and timely delivery of materials, supplies and equipment.

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

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

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

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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.

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This position acts as Duty Supervisor on a rotating basis, and incumbents must be available to respond to system and Company emergencies when called.

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

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Perform other related assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

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Bachelor's Degree with 2 years related work experience in Planning, Construction or Resource Management or

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High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 5 years related work experience in Planning, Construction or Resource Management.

Relevant Work Experience

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

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Ability to coordinate with other departments.

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Experience with work management system or Outage Management System preferred.

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

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

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

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

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The ability to work with all levels of management and union personnel is essential. Must be able to effectively lead and manage work crews.

Licenses and Certifications

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Driver's License Required

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

Physical Demands

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

Additional Physical Demands

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Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

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Extensive walking, climbing, bending and driving as well as working in areas of limited space.

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May be required to work on ladders, in buckets and be able and willing to learn to climb poles at heights upward to 40 feet and and/or assist in emergency repairs on the electric system as required.

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May be required to be medically approved and fit tested for a respirator.

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Must be willing and able to travel to various corporate locations as needed.

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Must be able to participate in the Companys emergency management processes and storm plans as required.

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This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing.