Operating Mechanic B L1-2, Gas Eng Pressure Control - Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

Overview

Responsibilities

• The candidate who obtains this position must qualify and advance through career path training to Pressure Control Operating Mechanic A titles in Gas Operations and must be fully operator qualified in this title within fifteen months from acceptance of this position.
• Perform as a contributing mechanic with the installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of gas regulating and monitoring equipment.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Perform facility maintenance associated with Con Edison natural gas gate stations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of gas related experience.

• 2 years Must have working knowledge of requirements associated with the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of gas regulating and monitoring equipment. Required and
• 2 years Must possess basic mechanical/electrical skills such as: Tubing bending, Installation of conduit, Pipefitting, Flange on fitting connections, Screwed piping installation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and
• Demonstrated written communication skills and
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision and
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments and
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality and
• Strong mechanical skills

• Driver's License Required

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
• 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 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 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
• Unload materials from delivery vehicles and deliver equipment and materials to various operating facilities
• Use hand-eye coordination to adjust controls on equipment
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• 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

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Consolidated Edison is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Con Edison is a federal contractor subject to VEVRAA and desires to receive priority referrals of protected veterans. To learn about your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf