Operating Mechanic A L1-2, Steam Operations 74th St. (PHSMA)

Consolidated Edison Company of New York; Greenlawn (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Operator Mechanics to join their team. In this role, you will control and maintain machinery for steam and electricity generation, ensuring optimal performance in fluctuating conditions. Your responsibilities will include operating boilers and turbines, performing mechanical maintenance, and responding to system emergencies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in power plant operations or maritime experience, along with a commitment to safety and teamwork. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with rotating shifts, making a significant impact on energy production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• Experience in Power Plant or related maritime experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers, turbines, and generators in a steam generating station.
• Perform mechanical maintenance tasks and heavy manual labor.

Skills

Boiler Operation

Mechanical Maintenance

Heavy Manual Labor

Control Systems Operation

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Hand Tools

Heavy Machinery

Job description

Overview

Operator Mechanics help control, operate, and maintain machinery to generate steam and electricity. These team members use control systems to operate equipment remotely and regulate the output of the boilers. In addition, Operating Mechanics monitor instruments to control voltage, temperature, pressure and steam flows from the plant to meet fluctuating consumer demand throughout the day.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Candidate will perform operational functions; including the operation of boilers, turbines, generators and all auxiliary equipment in a steam generating station.
• Candidate will perform mechanical maintenance tasks and heavy manual labor.
• Qualify in all of the station's operating posts including, but not limited to: Rover, Control Room, and perform electrical high tension switching.
• Candidate will perform work involving steam production, working with steam generating boilers, boiler feed pumps and fans, turbine-generators and related auxiliary equipment, water treatment systems, and fuel delivery systems.
• Work a full rotating shift and perform mechanical maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and relevant Power Plant, Merchant Marine or United States Navy other related maritime experience or
• Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering Knowledge of boiler water chemistry and steam cycles.

Relevant Work Experience

• Relevant Power Plant, Merchant Marine or United States Navy other related maritime experience. 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 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 be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), 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
• 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

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