Job Description

The Senior Specialist will be required to ensure compliance of applicable regulatory requirements and internal procedures related to gas transmission work. The Senior Specialist will support Gas Engineering, Transmission Projects and Maintenance to identify potential gaps and identify areas of compliance improvement.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with the PSC Staff for Gas Operations during gas transmission work including but not limited to operational audits, witnessing of hydrostatic tests and incidents.
• Review project certification binder ahead of DPS Staff witnessing a hydrostatic pressure test and raise concerns to transmission engineering and construction.
• Responsible for examining work activities performed in transmission engineering and construction including but not limited to welding, nondestructive examination, and pressure testing of extra high pressure and transmission pipelines.
• Perform analysis and reconciliation of past PSC Record and Field Audits and internal records reviews to identify areas of compliance improvement.
• Perform record and field reviews in a highly motivated manner that demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence and personal accountability.
• Participate in the development of procedures and standards as needed.
• Develop or implement quality standards, criteria, and goals in conjunction with transmission engineering and construction.
• Continually measure performance with respect to specification and regulatory compliance.
• Report on status, goal attainment, and measures that mitigate or eliminate non-compliances.
• Monitor activities that have time-based requirements, and conduct field visits to verify compliance.
• Review Company specifications and proposed changes to existing specifications and procedures.
• Identify and recommend work practice changes where the operating areas can perform work functions more efficiently and effectively as it pertains to regulatory compliance.
• Develop innovative and effective strategies to improve the way we do business via a strong partnership with transmission engineering and construction to implement effective change to increase knowledge of, and adherence to, the specifications applicable to daily work and foster a strong culture of compliance.
• Work with internal computer applications including Synergis Adept, Pipeline Integrity Information Management System (PIIMS), Gas Ops IQ, and eGIS to verify that all information systems properly report out discrepancies and deficiencies.
• Coordinate with the Gas Quality Assurance and Gas Quality Control teams to present and communicate review findings and/or lessons learned for future tracking and review.
• Perform other related tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of full-time related experience or
• Associate's Degree and 4 years of full-time related experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of full-time related experience.

Relevant Work Experience

• Work experience related to gas transmission construction or engineering, compliance, quality assurance, quality control, or analytical research. Required
• Must have a working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulatory code related to gas. Required
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and be able to effectively interact with various departments in a positive and constructive manner at all levels. Required
• Must have strong computer skills, including demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of Data Warehouse and Data Analytics tools. Required
• Must be flexible in handling multiple work assignments, changing priorities and different work schedules. Required
• ASNT NDT Level II Certification. Preferred
• AWS Welding Credentials. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

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

Additional Physical Demands

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

About Us

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.

About the Team

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.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

For technical issues, please contact us at careerconnect@coned.com