Sr Specialist - Electric Operations
About The Position
The Senior Specialist is part of the Electric Operations Storm Response group and works directly with Con Edison and Orange & Rockland operating organizations. The role supports storm response preparation and action plans, incorporating industry best practices to help ensure compliance with the Electric Emergency Response Plan and Public Service Commission regulations. It integrates people, technology, and process improvements to enhance storm outcomes for internal and external stakeholders. The selected candidate will receive a System Emergency Assignment and is expected to work outside business hours during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to travel throughout New York State.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related experience, or an associate degree and at least 7 years of related experience, or a high school diploma/GED and at least 10 years of related experience.
- Experience with electric distribution system planning, construction, and operations.
- Ability to conduct presentations to large audiences.
- Strong proficiency with computer applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Projects) and other company software systems.
- Ability to interact effectively and positively with all levels of management, customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
- Good communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Project management, operational experience, forecasting, and capital program experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout New York State.
- Willingness and ability to work non-business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, during emergencies.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Management, Information Technology, or Computer Science.
Responsibilities
- Create and revise documentation supporting existing storm processes.
- Develop training programs and exercises to improve operational knowledge for executing System Emergency Assignments (SEAs).
- Collaborate with Emergency Preparedness and other departments to align SEAs with employees’ skill sets.
- Implement action items identified through internal and external lessons-learned discussions.
- Benchmark practices with other utilities and companies.
- Standardize business processes by building and maintaining networks of key users.
- Support governance of storm processes across company organizations during Incident Command System (ICS) event mobilizations.
- Recommend appropriate training for personnel on storm response and business processes.
- Partner with O&R business teams, the CECONY Storm Planning & Response team, and IT on business requirements, design, testing, and implementation of ETS applications and software.
- Administer access to O&R applications and conduct regular user-access audits.
Benefits
- Medical and pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with matching
- Employer-paid pension plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with matching contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Emergency backup child and elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter benefits
- Career development and tuition reimbursement
- Recognition program
- Life and long-term disability benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
