Operating Supervisor, Steam Ops, 74th St Station

Consolidated Edison Company of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Edison Company of New York seeks an Operating Supervisor for the 74th St Station to lead watch-supervised operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant energy production. You will guide a team to meet safety, reliability, and environmental standards while coordinating with System Operations and CIG for routine and emergency conditions.

The role requires experience in power-plant environments and the ability to manage startup/shutdown, records, and discipline per the Collective

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years' power plant/related experience, or
• Associate's degree with 4 years' experience, or
• Bachelor's degree with 3 years' experience in power plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Communicates clearly in writing and verbally, listens, and allows others to express thoughts without prejudice.
• Supervises union personnel to ensure safe, reliable operations and maintains records per CBA.
• Maintains records, reference materials, and current documentation within scope.
• Ensures good housekeeping across all areas of responsibility.
• Develops personnel to maximize efficiency and productivity through training and coaching.
• Oversees startup/shutdown of equipment, evaluating operations and determining action during normal or emergency conditions.
• Prepares trouble reports, conducts investigations, and administers permits and operating orders.

Skills

Control room ops

Supervisory skills

Recordkeeping

Safety compliance

Union relations

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Mainframe systems

PC applications

Job description

Overview

As an Operating Supervisor at the 74th St Station, you will be integral to the production of electric and steam energy for our customers. Your role involves ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operation of power plant equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems. You will oversee the watch-supervised operations, guiding your team to adhere to strict safety protocols and operational standards. Your leadership and expertise will drive the seamless functioning of our energy production processes, contributing to our mission of delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions. This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Communicates, both verbally and in writing, in a clear logical manner that is easy to understand. Listens effectively and allows others to express their thoughts without prejudging.
• Utilizes appropriate mainframe and/or personal computer applications. Maintains the integrity of the systems used through established security practices.
• Supervises and supports union personnel by ensuring safe and reliable operations, maintaining accurate records, fostering training and morale, and fairly administering discipline and grievance processes in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Responsible for the preparation, integrity and maintenance of all records within the job scope. Ensures that all records, including appropriate reference materials, are kept current and are available.
• Ensures that good housekeeping practices are followed for all areas of responsibility.
• Develops personnel to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity by instructing, motivating, counselling and utilizing appropriate training.
• Strives to improve morale and productivity of subordinates. Adheres to Company rules and terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Determines appropriate disciplinary action, conducts interviews, participates in settlement of grievances, and evaluates subordinates' work performance.
• Supervises the startup and shutdown of equipment under normal and emergency conditions. Ensures that all equipment is operated in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. Decides whether to remove or restrict the operation of units. Maintains liaison with System Operations and CIG. Prepares trouble reports and conducts investigations pertinent to same. Administers maintenance memorandum, work permit, and operating orders as required.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years' experience in a power plant, US Navy, or merchant shipping environment, or
• Associate's Degree and 4 years' experience in a power plant, US Navy, or merchant shipping environment, or
• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years' experience in a power plant, US Navy, or merchant shipping environment.

Relevant Work Experience

• 3-5 years working knowledge of a control room, boiler and high/low pressure auxiliary operations, plant trouble shooting, boiler mechanics, blueprint reading and pipe fitting, required.
• 3-5 years knowledge of safe work practices/procedures, operating orders, work permits and use of appropriate personal protective equipment, required.
• 3-5 years proficient in computer programs/applications, required.
• Supervisory experience, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Boiler License NYC Stationary Engineer's License 1 1/2 Yrs Required

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• 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
• Perform work in underground vaults through manholes
• 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
• Ability to climb in and out of manholes and excavations
• 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

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.
• 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.