Supervisor, Substation Operations, Electric Construction - Bronx, Westchester

Overview

Substation Operations is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated team member that possesses a high regard for personal accountability and understands the importance of commitment to excellence. The successful candidate must demonstrate a high energy level and promote a positive work ethic in support of our corporate values as well as provide strong customer support. The Supervisor will supervise and direct mechanics and engineering inspectors in the safe performance of maintenance, construction, repair, inspection, and operation activities on substation and associated equipment and structures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, schedule, and assign personnel to perform work based on project schedules and operational needs, while always striving to optimize productivity.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with all operating procedures, OSHA laws, safety procedures, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Mentor and develop personnel while ensuring compliance with the Standards of Business Conduct, EH&S policies, Equal Employment Opportunity, substance abuse policies, security, and all other applicable company policies and procedures.
• Coach on performance, administer on-the-job training, provide effective job briefings, perform documented job site safety exchanges, and enforce good housekeeping practices in work areas.
• Interface with various Con Edison departments and personnel who enter substations (i.e.-Electric Operations, Transmission Operations, Central Engineering, etc.)
• Attend daily management meetings to report job progress. Be fully knowledgeable of work scopes and submit Work Permit Requests in a clear and concise manner.
• Work with the Field Planners/ Managers and Central Planning group to improve work plans and provide feedback to planners on work plans.
• Order, coordinate, account for, and ensure availability and timely delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Investigate substation abnormalities, equipment status, and job status within the substations. Conduct preliminary accident investigations and submit reports.
• Foster a Zero Accident Culture, embrace Diversity and Inclusion, strive for Operational Excellence, maintain an effective Cost Management Culture, and seek to Enhance the Customers Experience.
• Ensure all personnel, tools, and material are safely and effectively utilized and the use of Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools is incorporated into daily activities.
• Enforce all contractual and local work rules and assign personnel to jobs in accordance with the Weekly Work Schedules and in adherence to the station schedules.
• Exercise independent judgement and able to render sound business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in operations, maintenance, or construction of power generation, transmission, or distribution equipment or equivalent education/experience or
• Associate's Degree and 4 years of experience in operations, maintenance, or construction of power generation, transmission, or distribution equipment or equivalent education/experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of experience in operations, maintenance, or construction of power generation, transmission, or distribution equipment.

• Work experience in the operation, maintenance, or construction of power generation, transmission, or distribution equipment, required.
• Be detail oriented, able to work under pressure and handle multiple concurrent assignments, required.
• Strong oral and written communications skills, good presentation skills and ability to effectively interact with both internal and external customers, support staff, and various levels of management and union, required.
• Must be computer literate and be able to apply practical applications in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, required.
• Familiarity with scheduling and work management systems, such as Maximo, DataSplice, Engage, and Primavera P6, preferred.
• Supervisory experience, preferred.

• Driver's License Required
• Other: Respirator Fit Test 1 Year Required

• Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
• Work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles and/or equipment
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
• 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
• 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
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Use hand-eye coordination to adjust controls on equipment
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
• Use personal vehicle(s), and be able to transport, store, and secure company laptops and other job-related equipment in vehicle. Acknowledge that reimbursement for use of personal vehicle is available through the company mileage procedure

• 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.
• 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.