Electrical Technician (I&C) L1-2, Steam Operations 59th St Station Svcs

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison is seeking an Electrical Technician (Instruments and Controls) to perform testing, repair, and preventative maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic control systems and instrumentation, and to ensure safe and efficient steam plant operations.

Strong ability to read process and instrument diagrams as well as mechanical and electrical drawings, plus solid communication skills, will support design changes and major maintenance projects across the facility.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology or related field with 2 years of relevant experience in chemical and power plants, or equivalent.
• Alternate pathway: High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience in chemical and power plants, etc.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Navy/industrial controls background.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, repairing, and preventative maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic control systems and instrumentation.
• Ensure safe and efficient steam plant operations.
• Handle projects involving design changes and major maintenance activities, including fuel systems and chemical treatment systems.
• Read and interpret process and instrument diagrams as well as mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Use electrical and electronic test equipment as needed.

Skills

Industrial instrumentation

High voltage equipment

Read diagrams

Electrical testing

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree Electrical Technology or related field

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years experience

Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Conduit installation

Job description

Overview

Electrical Technician (Instruments and Controls) is responsible for performing the necessary testing, repairing, and preventative maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic control systems and instrumentation along with ensuring safe and efficient steam plant operations. They will also handle projects involving the implementation of design changes, major maintenance activities, including fuel systems, chemical treatment systems, and auxiliary equipment systems. Strong oral and written communications skills along with the ability to read and understand process and instrument diagrams as well as mechanical and electrical drawings will be expected of the ET.

Electrical Technician (Instruments and Controls) is responsible for performing the necessary testing, repairing, and preventative maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic control systems and instrumentation along with ensuring safe and efficient steam plant operations. They will also handle projects involving the implementation of design changes, major maintenance activities, including fuel systems, chemical treatment systems, and auxiliary equipment systems. Strong oral and written communications skills along with the ability to read and understand process and instrument diagrams as well as mechanical and electrical drawings will be expected of the ET.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of: industrial instrumentation, water treatment systems, high voltage switchgears, switchyard equipment operation and maintenance, as well as conduit installation practices.
• Work as a team member as well as capable of independent work.
• Perform the necessary testing, repairing, and preventative maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic control systems and instrumentation along with ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
• Handle projects involving the implementation of design changes, major maintenance activities, including fuel systems, chemical treatment systems, and auxiliary equipment systems.
• Strong oral and written communications skills along with the ability to read and understand process and instrument diagrams as well as mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Ability to use electrical and electronic test equipment.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Associate's degree Electrical Technology or related field 2 years relevant experience in chemical and power plants, paper mills, Navy, refineries, or manufacturing facilities. or
• High School Diploma/GED and 4 Years Relevant experience in chemical and power plants, paper mills, Navy, refineries, or manufacturing facilities.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering
• High School Diploma/GED and 4 Years Navy (Nuclear), aircraft controls, distributed control systems, or programmable logic controls

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 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
• Work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles and/or equipment
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• 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
• 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
• Ability to climb in and out of manholes and excavations
• 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
• 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.