Section Manager - Gas Engineering Standards & Regulatory Issues

Overview

Gas Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated candidate to join its team as a Section Manager. This individual will be responsible for providing guidance for the creation, review, and revision of Company specifications, drawings, bulletins and/or policies in conformance with PSC, DOT, OSHA and other laws and regulations. Provide interpretation of specifications and codes. Lead and/or support R&D projects and industry developments associated with gas construction, distribution and maintenance. Provide guidance on decisions on engineering problems associated with specification and procedure preparation. Effectively lead the communication of changes in specifications following a management of change protocol. The candidate must recognize the importance of personal responsibility, possess a commitment to achieving environmental and safety excellence, provide a superior level of leadership, and understand the vital importance of personal accountability.

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

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team through coaching, performance management, and effective work assignment to drive aligned execution and business outcomes.
• Supervise the preparation and revision of Company specifications in conformance with PSC, DOT, OSHA, and other applicable laws and regulations, and provide interpretation of specifications and codes.
• Oversee support for R&D projects and industry developments related to gas construction, distribution, and maintenance specifications.
• Supervise the development, preparation, and tracking of business plans, goals, rate case items, budgets, and related deliverables.
• Ensure implementation of Company environmental, health, and safety programs for all employees under direct supervision.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed, and the environment is fully protected, in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of full-time relevant work experience.
  
  

Relevant Work Experience

• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience, required.
• Ability to foster a team-spirited work environment in support of Con Edisons Corporate Values and Mission Statement, required.
• Proficient in Company computer applications, including Oracle and Microsoft Office, required.
• Ability and willingness to learn new computer applications and adopt new technology, required.
• Ability and willingness to present to senior leadership at meetings and conferences, required.
• Knowledge of NYCRR Part 255 and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, preferred.
• Financial, analytical, and project management skills, preferred.
• Knowledge of, and experience using, Business Intelligence, Gas Central, eGIS ArcFM, and Synergi, preferred.
  
  

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to inspire and develop staff
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Upon Hire Required
  
  

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
  
  

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.
• Ability to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• No Take-Home vehicle associated with this position.