Sr. Specialist - Distribution Engineering - System & Program Engineering Analysis and Reporting

The Sr. Specialist plans, coordinates, and ensures the completion of all safety inspection programs associated with the electric distribution system. The Sr. Specialist will be responsible for evaluating and auditing assignments and activities of contractor field crews. This includes ensuring the contractors are safely and efficiently performing all work as directed. The Sr. Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate financial data for the program. The candidate is responsible for validating and auditing all data related to the successful execution of the programs. Ensures that plans are developed and executed to align with the organization's budgetary, safety and productivity goals. Core Responsibilities

• Ensure Implementation of Company safety, health and environmental programs for contractors whose work is directed. Ensure that safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
• Monitor and oversee contractor field activities associated with inspection and repairs of the secondary electric distribution system and associated equipment.
• Monitor and account for expenditures and accruals for all contractor activities.
• Plan, organize, schedule and ensure the assignment of contractor personnel to meet targets and goals.
• Communicate, coordinate, and advise on work rule compliance, good housekeeping and work area protection practices for equipment and work areas.
• Work with Purchasing and Cost Management to create and monitor purchase orders.
• Perform technical evaluations associated with program bidding process.
• Perform field oversight and work in progress audits, when required, of contractor forces.
• Ensure compliance with contractor training requirements.
• Report on program status and milestones.
• Create and sustain a workplace environment that fosters professionalism, honesty, concern, excellence and teamwork.

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and 6 years of work experience in the electric distribution system or relevant experience to this department. or
• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of work experience in the electric distribution system or relevant experience to this department. or
• Master's Degree and 2 years of work experience in the electric distribution system or relevant experience to this department.

Relevant Work Experience

• Ability to understand and interpret emergency tickets (b-tickets) and work requests, mapping systems such as M&S plates, field constructed drawings and layouts. Required
• Ability to write and analyze code such as SQL, Python, or other programming languages. Preferred
• Project Management experience or Project Management Professional (PMP). Preferred
• Experience in working with contract procurement and execution. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able to respond to System Emergency Assignments which can be in the field or office.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory as needed.

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.