Operating Supervisor - BW Environmental Operations

Overview

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of weekly employees and contractor resources responsible for ensuring safe and environmental-friendly access to underground structures for routine, emergency and emergent work.
• Manage, coordinate, track and execute underground and aboveground environmental clean-ups (primarily oil).
• Provide oversight of proper handling, disposal and tracking of environmental waste; and ensure compliance of all DEC & DEP regulations and permitting requirements associated with the operation & maintenance of the Hellgate Facility, including barge operations.
• Ensure availability of resources 24x7 by maintaining personnel schedules to include coordinating required training, medical appointments, vacation time, and day-of absences, and monitor fleet & equipment availability by tracking the repair and maintenance of the assigned fleet of vehicles and respective company equipment.
• Review and analyze performance reports to improve efficiency and crew productivity, reduce delays, and improve the teams completion rate of assigned work.
• Engage in cost management initiatives, including accounting for and approving expenditures & managing overtime.
• Utilize technology including Cell Phone Apps and computer systems to schedule work, ensure accurate time reporting & timely work closure, and periodically conduct peer audits.
• Ensure that the work our team performs is in alignment with the companys environmental, health & safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure that the companys impact on the environment is minimized and in alignment with Company goals & government agencies.
• Ensure timely completion and processing of regulatory documents, including Bill of Lading, Waste Manifests, etc.
• Provide oversight of the requisitioning and reconciliation process for all section-related materials and services; while serving as a Company liaison with regard to external customers, and external agencies.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years relevant work experience in Electric Operations or Electric Construction. or
• Associate's Degree and 4 years relevant work experience in Electric Operations or Electric Constructions. or
• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years relevant work experience in Electric Operations or Electric Construction.

• Supervisory experience 1-2 years. Preferred
• Contractor oversight experience. Preferred

• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines and
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills and
• Excellent organizational skills and
• Demonstrated analytical skills and
• Effective conflict management skills and
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and
• Ability to inspire and develop staff and
• Builds and manages effective teams and
• Technical\Quickly troublseshoots and resolves problems and
• Effective conflict management skills and
• Project Demonstrated project management skills and
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc. and
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback and
• Instills commitment to organizational goals and
• Ability to lead/manage others and
• Possesses strong technical aptitude and

• 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, 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
• 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
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• 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

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• Must be able to walk extensively as well as climb, bend and lift.
• Must be able to work steady and/or rotating shifts.
• Must be available for response to emergency work 24 hours per day.
• Must be able to work overtime (8,12, and 16 hour shifts) as needed.