Section Manager - Gas Engineering Standards & Regulatory Issues

Con Edison • New York City, NY

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About The Position

Gas Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated candidate to join its team as a Section Manager. The role provides guidance for creating, reviewing, and revising Company specifications, drawings, bulletins, and policies in conformance with PSC, DOT, OSHA, and other applicable laws and regulations. It includes interpreting specifications and codes, supporting research and development projects and industry developments related to gas construction, distribution, and maintenance, and providing guidance on engineering problems associated with specification and procedure preparation. The Section Manager also leads communication of specification changes in accordance with a management of change protocol.

The role leads and develops a team through coaching, performance management, and effective work assignment. It supervises specification preparation and revision, support for R&D and industry developments, and development and tracking of business plans, goals, rate case items, budgets, and related deliverables. The manager is responsible for implementing environmental, health, and safety programs for directly supervised employees and ensuring safe work practices and environmental protection in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.

The candidate is expected to value personal responsibility and accountability, demonstrate a commitment to environmental and safety excellence, and provide a superior level of leadership. This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan. The selected candidate will have a System Emergency Assignment and may be expected to work outside business hours during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel within the Company service territory may be required. No take-home vehicle is associated with the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of full-time relevant work experience.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to foster a team-spirited work environment in support of Con Edison’s Corporate Values and Mission Statement.
• Proficiency in Company computer applications, including Oracle and Microsoft Office.
• Ability and willingness to learn new computer applications and adopt new technology.
• Ability and willingness to present to senior leadership at meetings and conferences.
• Ability to inspire and develop staff.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Driver’s License required upon hire.
• Ability to sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday.
• Ability to travel within the Company service territory as needed.
• Availability to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of NYCRR Part 255 and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
• Financial, analytical, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of, and experience using, Business Intelligence, Gas Central, eGIS ArcFM, and Synergi.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team through coaching, performance management, and effective work assignment to drive aligned execution and business outcomes.
• Supervise the preparation and revision of Company specifications in conformance with PSC, DOT, OSHA, and other applicable laws and regulations, and provide interpretation of specifications and codes.
• Oversee support for R&D projects and industry developments related to gas construction, distribution, and maintenance specifications.
• Supervise the development, preparation, and tracking of business plans, goals, rate case items, budgets, and related deliverables.
• Ensure implementation of Company environmental, health, and safety programs for all employees under direct supervision.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed and the environment is protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
• Provide guidance on engineering problems associated with specification and procedure preparation.
• Lead communication of changes in specifications following a management of change protocol.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager