Operating Mechanic A L1-2, Steam Ops - East River

Control Room Operator

The Operating Mechanic A is responsible for operating and maintaining steam & electric generation equipment, including boilers, turbines, pumps, motors, and associated systems. The role involves making regular rounds to monitor equipment performance and ensure safe and efficient operation. Operators perform routine maintenance tasks, troubleshoot issues, and make necessary adjustments to optimize plant performance. It is crucial that this role adhere to safety protocols and regulatory standards while documenting operational data and maintenance activities. Strong technical skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Possess the ability to perform operational functions, including the operation of boilers, turbines, generators, water treatment systems, fuel delivery system and all auxiliary equipment in a steam generating station.
• Possess the ability to perform mechanical maintenance tasks and considerable manual labor.
• Qualify in various operating posts including, but not limited to: Rover/field operator, Control Room operator, and perform electrical high tension switching.
• Possess the ability to troubleshoot equipment in the field that fails to start/stop.

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and Relevant Power Plant, Merchant Marine, United States Navy, or other related maintenance experience.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.

Relevant Work Experience

• Relevant Power Plant, Merchant Marine, United States Navy, or other related mechanical experience. Required
• Knowledge of boiler water chemistry and steam cycles. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• 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 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
• 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
• 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
• Use hand-eye coordination to adjust controls on equipment
• 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
• Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment

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.

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

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