Operating Supervisor - Manhattan Electric Underground - District 2

Overview

Responsibilities

• Manhattan Electric Construction seeks to recruit talented individuals for its Underground Sections. Candidates will ensure the safe, timely and effective installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of underground conductors, devices and associated electrical distribution equipment in accordance with operating procedures and engineering plans and specifications.
• Ensures that direct reports work in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Certifies, accounts for and approves expenditures for labor, material supplies and equipment within prescribed limits.
• Assigns, coordinates and manages personnel to achieve maximum efficiency. Monitors and supports crew activities and ensure that all required reporting and documentation are completed correctly and in a timely fashion.
• Supervise and direct field employees in their daily work activities, which includes the installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of Con Edisons electric distribution system.
• Must have the ability to evaluate, prioritize and rapidly respond to changing conditions on the electric distribution system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of relevant work experience or
• Associate's Degree and four (4) years of relevant work experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and five (5) years of relevant work experience.

• Ability to effectively interact with customers and provide exemplary customer service. Required
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Required
• Flexible to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Required
• Render sound business decisions using analytical and technical skills. Required
• Demonstrate leadership skills to implement and champion change to enhance productivity, promote diversity and inclusion, and create a zero harm safety culture. Required
• Proficient in Computer operations similar to windows, Microsoft Office, Oracle and WRM applications. Required
• Must be able to supervise employees and manage their productivity in the above listed functions, and possess good interpersonal skills. Required
• Performing work on and/or providing oversight for personnel responsible for maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment similar to electrical conductors, meters, transformers and associated equipment. This includes fundamental knowledge in the safe operation, design and repair of electric distribution equipment of varying voltage classifications and configurations. Required
• Detail Oriented. Preferred
• Familiar with Corporate safety and environmental procedures and policies on employee relations. Preferred

• Driver's License Required

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• 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, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
• Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs

• 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.