Mechanic B L1-2, STO - Transmission Ops, Underground Transmission (WELDING)

CECONY•New York, NY

7d•$33 - $57

About The Position

The Transmission Operations department is seeking a Mechanic B (Welder) to support its operations by applying welding knowledge, reading blueprints and electrical schematics, and performing routine welding procedures. The role includes welding pressure piping, using oxygen/acetylene cutting on steel plates and piping, performing welding procedures on electrical systems in enclosed spaces, maintaining equipment with hand and power tools, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment. The selected candidate will receive a System Emergency Assignment and must be available to work outside normal business hours during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work takes place in a range of conditions and locations, including electrically enclosed spaces, excavations, elevated platforms, and bucket trucks at heights up to 100 feet. Employees are expected to follow company health, safety, environmental, equal employment opportunity, and business conduct policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 4 years of relevant work experience as a welder, including experience reading and understanding welding procedures, blueprints, sketches, and electrical schematics.
Experience reading blueprints, sketches, and/or electrical schematics.
Experience working with hand and power tools.
Qualification in ASME B31.1 and API 1104 codes using shielded metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding.
Demonstrated skill in welding pressure piping and oxygen/acetylene cutting of steel plates and piping.
Experience with gas metal arc welding.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to respond to system emergencies and work in all weather conditions, including excessive heat and cold.
Ability to drive for extended periods through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to carry tools and materials while climbing ladders and scaffolds and entering confined spaces.
Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions, including noise and confined spaces, and near high-voltage or other high-energy systems.
Ability to be approved to wear and use a full- or half-face respirator in accordance with OSHA regulations; facial hair or other conditions must not interfere with the respirator seal.
Ability to 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, such as jackhammers.
Must pass a Physical Abilities Test (PAT) if selected.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses.
Ability to work with equipment rated by the manufacturer for 350 pounds and use equipment with a maximum rating of 375 pounds while wearing and/or carrying 25 pounds of clothing and equipment.
Ability to work in electrically enclosed spaces, excavations, on elevated platforms, and in bucket trucks at heights up to 100 feet.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of sheeting and shoring.
Experience working in safety-focused work environments.

Responsibilities

Use blueprints, sketches, and electrical schematics to perform welding procedures.
Weld pressure piping and use oxygen/acetylene cutting on steel plates and piping.
Perform welding procedures on electrical systems in enclosed spaces.
Use hand and power tools to perform maintenance as needed.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.
Respond to system emergencies and work non-business hours during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays.