Operating Supervisor STEAM OPS East River Station

The Operating Supervisor produces electric energy and/or steam energy to customers by providing safe, efficient and environmentally compliant operation of watch supervised and power plant equipment such as boilers, turbines, generators and auxiliaries.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Communication: Communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a clear logical manner that is easy to understand. Listen effectively and allows others to express their thoughts without prejudging.
• Information Management: Utilize appropriate mainframe and/or personal computer applications. Maintain the integrity of the systems used through established security practices.
• Recordkeeping: Responsible for the preparation, integrity and maintenance of all records within the job scope. Ensure that all records, including appropriate reference materials, are kept current and available.
• Housekeeping: Ensure that good housekeeping practices are followed for all areas of responsibility.
• Training: Develop personnel to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity by instructing, motivating, counselling and utilizing appropriate training.
• Personnel: Strive to improve morale and productivity of subordinates. Adhere to Company rules and terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Operations: Supervise the startup and shutdown of equipment under normal and emergency conditions. Ensure that all equipment is operated in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. Decide whether to remove or restrict the operation of units.
• Act as liaison with System Operations and CIG. Prepare trouble reports and conducts investigations pertinent to same.
• Administer maintenance memorandum, work permit, and operating orders as required.
• Determine appropriate disciplinary action, conduct interviews, participate in settlement of grievances, and evaluate subordinates' work performance.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years' experience or
• Associate's Degree and 4 years' experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years' experience

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 3 years' of work experience in a powerplant, US Navy, or merchant shipping environment

Relevant Work Experience

• 3-5 years' of experience in a power plant, US Navy, or merchant shipping environment, required.
• 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' of proficiency in computer programs/applications, required.
• 3-5 years' of supervisory experience, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

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

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, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach 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

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.