Operating Supervisor - Meter & Test

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison is seeking a supervisor for electric meter and test equipment installation, maintenance, repair and inspection. You will lead a team, ensure safety and PSC compliance, and manage materials, schedules and emergencies across multiple locations.

Ideal candidates have a combination of supervisory experience and electrical/mechanical knowledge, with strong communication and planning skills. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of related work experience.
• Alternatively a Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of related work experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 2 years supervisory/electric distribution equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct reports in the installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of electric meter and test equipment.
• Ensure work activities comply with safety and environmental instructions and procedures.
• Develop and monitor skills of assigned employees and provide feedback for performance evaluations.
• Ensure proper accounting for labor, materials and supplies.
• Assist in planning, scheduling and assigning work to meet goals and commitments.
• Order and coordinate delivery of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Work within budgeted resource limits and travel across the system as needed.
• Respond to system emergencies and perform other assignments as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Proactivity

Judgment & decision making

Time management

Technical aptitude

MS Office

Thorough & dependable

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Supervise personnel in the safe, timely and efficient installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of all electric meter and test equipment. Ensure these activities are performed in accordance with applicable safety and environmental instructions and operating procedures, and in compliance with applicable PSC requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise direct reports in the safe, efficient and productive installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of electric meter and test equipment.
• Ensure work activities are performed in accordance with applicable safety and environmental instructions and operating procedures.
• Develop and monitor skills of assigned employees and provide accurate feedback. Include feedback in performance evaluations.
• Ensure correct accounting for labor, materials and supplies.
• Assist Work Organizer in planning, scheduling and assigning work in the most productive manner possible to meet goals, customer commitments and emergent work.
• Order, coordinate and ensure availability and timely delivery of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Work within budgeted/projected resource limits.
• Must be willing to travel to various work locations across the CECONY system and respond to system emergencies as needed.
• Perform other assignments as required.

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of work experience or
• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of work experience

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 2 years of work experience to include a minimum of 1 year supervisory and/or electric distribution equipment work experience

Relevant Work Experience

• Electric metering experience, preferred.
• Working knowledge of Work Management/Logica Systems, CIS, MAMS, MDMS and ProField, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead/manage others
• Proactively approaches responsibilities
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Highly thorough and dependable

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

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.