Steam Organization, Operations Manager - 59th St Station, Operations

The Operations Manager will direct all activities related to the safe, reliable, efficient and economical generation of steam and electricity. This position will oversee the 24/7 rotating personnel responsible for safe plant operations. Additionally, this position will establish and continuously review performance standards, operating procedures, work methods and procedures, and departmental objectives.

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

Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 8 years of full-time relevant work experience in an operating area or
- Master's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of full-time relevant work experience in an operating area

Preferred Education/Experience
- Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field and a minimum of 6 years of full-time relevant work experience in an operating area

Relevant Work Experience
- A minimum of 5 years of prior direct or indirect supervisory experience, required
- Work experience or knowledge of outage coordination, required
- Ability to interpret and analyze operating reports, map and blueprints, required
- Knowledge of steam generating systems; steam/power utilities and steam distribution systems, required
- General knowledge of all steam distribution equipment and administrative processes as well as company processes, required
- Thorough working knowledge of the General Instructions Governing Work on System Electrical Equipment (Rule Book), Steam Operations Procedures, safe work practices and procedures, operating orders & work permits and use of appropriate personal protective equipment, required
- Proven record of fostering the principles of the teamwork with other Steam Operations groups and Company departments to achieve results, required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer mainframe based business application, required
- Working knowledge of the Work Management Systems (e.g. Maximo, DataSplice, AutoLog, COSRS), required

Skills and Abilities
- Effective leadership skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Builds and manages effective teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
- Other: Ability to acquire Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card 180 Days Required
- Other: NYC Stationary Engineers High Pressure 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
- 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
- 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
- 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

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.
- Able and willing to travel within O&R and CECONY service territory, as needed