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Empire Merchants North is the premier wine and spirits distributor in Upstate New York with roots going back to the end of Prohibition. With more than 600 dedicated employees and state-of-the-art facilities, Empire Merchants North has become synonymous with both service and quality and has earned the loyalty of more than 9,000 area restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, and retail outlets. Empire Merchants North acts as a marketing agent for the brands that we represent and is proud to employ the most knowledgeable and well-equipped sales force in Upstate New York.
We are seeking a high energy, motivated Night Warehouse Supervisor in our Coxsackie, NY Distribution Center.
The primary duties of the Night Shift Supervisor will strive to achieve the production and
distribution objectives of the company using supervisory methods and coaching techniques. Is
responsible for warehouse training, developing warehouse personnel to ensure accurate, on
time, and damage free movement of product shipped out of the warehouse. Will help build a
team environment of well-trained employees. Employ excellent communication skills to facilitate
completion of night shift job duties. Follow and promote the accepted safety practices to
maintain a safe working environment. Emphasis will be placed on proper truck loading and
breakage and damaged product control ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Position will also learn the processes and serve as a back up to the night managers in the areas
of shift production set up; understanding how to and executing on waving, label creation, job
assignment, invoicing, and other administrative tasks as needed to ensure successful night shift
work completion in the absence of the night shift Manager.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS
• Must be able to multi-task and stay on top of highly complex processes with a large
amount of data.
• Must be able to maintain composure and stay focused in times of stress.
• Must be able to recognize problems at an early stage and be able to communicate and
trouble shoot to resolve the problems.
• Must possess good communication skills to keep night management fully apprised of
situations that arise. When necessary, will need to contact technical support to resolve
system and software problems.
• Supervises warehouse union employees. Working knowledge and a thorough
understanding of the Collective Bargaining Unit Contract is required.
• Expected to provide staff coaching for improvement as well as praise for a job well done.
• Works with all hourly employees to insure the accurate picking of orders and proper
loading of trucks.
• Must have knowledge of SAP, Lucas, and all warehouse management systems.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules,
and regulations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises members of the night warehouse team. Works closely with Management to direct the
workflow in an efficient and professional manner. Is responsible for providing effective
leadership while fostering a positive team environment and providing overall direction,
coordination, and evaluation of the department. Performs supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are
not limited to training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; recognizing,
rewarding, and coaching; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Empire Merchants North offers a competitive compensation package including:
• Paid Holidays, Health Plan options (medical, dental, life insurance, and other voluntary plans), Flexible Spending Account, 401K, PTO, vacation accrual, and more.
• Hourly Rate $28.85 per hour / Full time / Monday - Thursday
• The company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience when making an offer
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Certifications and/or licenses
EXPERIENCE:
-High School Diploma or equivalent, college preferred.
-At least 3 - 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of
education and experience
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
-Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer systems.
-Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals.
-Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals.
-Must be a results oriented professional with excellent verbal and written communication
skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as strong customer service skills.
-Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pays attention to detail and
meets deadlines.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
None
Applicants only, No Recruiters please.
Empire Merchants North is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Empire Merchants North will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at (800) 724-3960.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- 28.85 Hour
- 16 Houghtaling Road, W Coxsackie, NY 12192
- 5/1/24
Overview
Program:
Family Home Health Care
Overview:
ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling.
Benefits/Perks:
- Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
- Participation in 403 (b)
- Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
- Discounted memberships: Plum Benefits, NYSC Gym
- Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Provides assistance, guidance and direction to visitors, participants, and staff.
- Provides fast, accurate and courteous telephone service, and directs all persons who require information and assistance.
- Assist with coordination and scheduling of appointments.
- Maintains required records and statistics as directed.
- Receives deliveries, notifies appropriate personnel, arranges for delivery of items to residents and appropriate personnel.
- Assists with ordering of supplies and maintaining inventory.
- Maintains a friendly working atmosphere and professional attitude.
Hourly Rate: $17.94 - $18.97
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- 1 year of customer service experience
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Tarrytown, NY 10591
- 5/22/24
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match
- Life and Travel Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
What is an Executive Assistant?
The executive assistant supports the executive team with tasks such as scheduling, reviewing, prioritizing, responding to emails, answering and returning phone calls, organizing documents, maintaining records, taking notes at meetings and any other administrative tasks that help executives perform their jobs. The Executive Assistant manages the executives’ daily calendar, including scheduling meetings, confirming appointments, writing itineraries, and arranging for transportation.
What does an Executive Assistant do?
- Provides administrative assistance, such as writing and editing e-mails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on the executive’s behalf
- Maintains comprehensive and accurate records
- Performs minor accounting duties
- Manages scheduling for company executives, including organizing meetings, scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing catering when necessary
- Answers phone calls in a polite and professional manner
- Manages executives’ calendars, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters
- Organizes and prepares for meetings, including gathering documents and coordinating logistics of meetings
- Answers and responds to phone calls, communicates messages and information to the executives
- Prioritizes emails and responds when necessary
- Coordinates travel arrangements
- Maintains various records and documents for company executives
- Provides support for storm restoration efforts
What does it take to be an Executive Assistant?
Required:
- A high school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently while working under deadline constraints
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- Experience within the electric and gas utility industry
- Administrative experience supporting Executive level staff.
Applications will be accepted until June 11, 2024.
Pay range: $78,900-$110,400
Please go to www.centralhudson.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position. Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR
- Full Time
- Immediately
- 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- 5/28/24
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match
- Life and Travel Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
What is a Project Manager?
A Project Manager reports to the Director of Project Management and leverages best practices and Central Hudson’s methodology to deliver moderate to large scale infrastructure projects within scope, schedule, and cost criteria. This position partners with key stakeholders to plan and manage cross-functional teams to a clearly defined set of common goals. Project Managers play a significant role in obtaining jurisdictional project permits, allowing construction to commence on a timeframe consistent with Company budget plans.
What does a Project Manager do?
- Manages large-scale electric, gas and/or building infrastructure projects assigned to the Project Management Office (PMO)
- Coordinates project team members including customers, consultants, engineers and the environmental, real property, corporate communications, and construction departments
- Responsible for overall project success including project planning and scheduling, creating budgets, cash flow schedules and projections, cost monitoring, and change management
- Responsible for both written and presentation reporting including key performance indicators
- Leads project permitting, risk assessments, quality control, meetings, etc.
- Develops contractor and vendor work scopes and requests-for-proposals
- Assists engineers in materials and vendor procurement
- Contributes to overall program and portfolio management
- Promotes project management best practices throughout the organization, and provides support services for other project teams in accordance with the project management office mission
- Completes special projects and assignments as assigned including process improvement initiatives
- Provides support during storm restoration efforts
What does it take to be a Project Manager?
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, engineering or a related field. In lieu of a bachelors degree, an associates degree in project management, construction management, engineering or a related field and 3 years of work experience in utilities, construction management or a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly
- Experience leading project teams for small, medium and large projects
- Excellent verbal/written communication, organization, and leadership skills
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project
- Experience in CPM Gantt chart scheduling
- Experience mentoring Project Managers and others acting in a project manager role for projects not directly managed through the PMO
Applications will be accepted until June 05, 2024.
This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within a job series. The title and level are commensurate with experience.
Pay range: $89,100 - $187,600
Please go to www.centralhudson.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position. Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR
- Full Time
- Immediately
- 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- 6/2/24
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match
- Life and Travel Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
What is a Junior Clerk?
Under direct supervision perform various types of clerical work, which may include: maintaining files, messenger duties, typing, operating office machines and miscellaneous office tasks as assigned.
What does it take to be a Junior Clerk?
Required:
- A High School diploma or equivalency diploma
- Ability to sort and deliver mail via a cart, lifting and various other mailroom duties
- The ability to type, use a personal computer, telephone and other typical office equipment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to be flexible to a changing work environment and be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- Associates degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field of study
- Secretarial, business and/or accounting clerical experience
Applications will be accepted until June 11, 2024.
This job does not have a range. All incumbents are paid the same per collective bargaining agreement. Pay Rate: $20.87 / hour
Please go to www.centralhudson.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position. Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR
- Full Time
- Immediately
- 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- 5/28/24
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial company match
- Life and travel insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness reimbursement program
- Paid holidays and vacation
What is the Supervisor – Tax Accounting?
This role is within the tax accounting division of the accounting group. The Supervisor in Tax Accounting will provide oversight and ownership, including active participation in the completion of all roles and responsibilities of the tax accounting department, including preparation of corporate tax budgets, accounting for tax accruals, and analysis of budget variations and projection of future budget variations.
What does the Supervisor – Tax Accounting do?
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assists in quarterly and annual financial reporting to parent company and regulators
- Prepares and files state income tax, federal income tax returns, and various other state tax returns
- Assists with the IRS, state income tax, sales tax, and financial statement audits
- Holds ownership of internal controls over tax processes and spreadsheets
- Anticipates and communicates impacts on cash flow and earnings
- Keeps informed of tax regulations and interpretations and perform tax research as required for tax law changes, new transactions or in accordance with new tax strategies.
- Develops and engages with tax department personnel
- Develops strong working relationships with other departments in accounting and throughout the company
- Creates work environment where change is embraced, and employees are encouraged to continually seek improvements
- Provides support during storm restoration efforts
What does it take to be a Supervisor – Tax Accounting?
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field of study
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly
- Demonstrated understanding of technical accounting, investigations, and driving to resolution
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with internal customers in a collaborative team environment
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Public Accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations and related accounting guidance
- Previous experience supervising and leading a team
- Experience in regulated utility industry
- Experience in the field of tax accounting and reporting
- Working knowledge of mainframes, Powerplan, or OneSource tax software
- Working experience with Lean Six Sigma managerial concepts
Applications will be accepted until June 14, 2024.
Pay range: $109,200 - $163,800
Please go to www.centralhudson.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position. Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR
- Full Time
- Immediately
- 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- 5/31/24
Accounting Intern
What is an Accounting Intern?
An Accounting Intern works within our Accounting group. This intern will be working part time through the 2024-2025 academic year, with opportunities to work through summer 2024.
This is an internship opportunity for Accounting students to gain valuable, real-life experience working side by side with professionals at Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation – a leader in the dynamic, rapidly evolving electric & natural gas utility industry.
What does an Accounting Intern do?
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing and processing accounting documents
- Assisting in the analysis and reconciliation of accounting data
- Assisting in the maintenance of accounting records and controls
- Assisting in the preparation of accounting reports, statements, bills and schedules
- Reviewing and correcting any computer edit errors
- Coordinating with other corporate personnel to accomplish the Accounting group’s stated responsibilities
Qualifications:
- Accounting, Finance or Business Administration majors will be considered
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in an associates degree program or higher to be considered
- Must be able to work a minimum of 16 hours per week
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, particularly MS Excel
- Ability to perform technical accounting tasks and investigations which require individual judgment and responsibility
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year until all positions are filled.
Pay Rate $19.00 / hr
Please go to www.CentralHudson.com. Click on the Employment tab then click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position. Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR
- Full Time
- Immediately
- 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- 5/29/24
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match
- Life and Travel Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
What is a Senior Transmission Operator?
A Senior Transmission Operator (STO) provides management oversight of all aspects of the Company’s electric and natural gas transmission and distribution networks. A Senior Transmission Operator works on a rotating shift schedule and provides all aspects of supervision duties directly to the Engineering Group Operators and indirectly to the Customer Services Group Control Center Dispatchers, Call Center employees, and all field forces on-duty.
What does a Senior Transmission Operator do?
- Using independent judgment, supervises personnel engaged in the 24x7 operation of the electric and gas transmission systems and personnel engaged in the dispatch function in the Control Center and Contact Center after-hours including the approval or denial of requests for vacation, shift changes, personal/sick time, and other routine personnel matters. STOs also manage the progressive discipline process of direct reports up to and including suspension and/or discharge if necessary.
- Maintains the Operator shift schedules in tandem with the Director – Distribution System Operations to ensure all shifts are adequately staffed; reviews and approves all direct reports’ timesheets and performs monthly timesheet audits.
- Performs training responsibilities for each assigned Operator; ensures that Operators are progressing to and maintaining full qualification, proficiency, and certification; provides periodic constructive feedback and monitors corrective actions
- Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of Operator requirements and expectations and ensures Operators strive to meet or exceed them
- Maintains proficiency with all FERC Standards of Conduct requirements and NERC Electric Reliability Standard requirements for all company registrations; maintains NERC Transmission Operator and DOT Operator Qualification certifications.
- Possesses a thorough understanding of the Electric and Gas Outage Coordination function including reliability assessments for real-time and contingency analysis; preparation, review, approval, and scheduling of all Transmission Switching and Valving Orders; develops real-time daily operating plans
- Possesses the ability to independently operate the electric and gas transmission systems, and takes an active leadership role during storm restoration and other emergency response activities
- Participates in the NYISO System Operations Advisory Subcommittee (SOAS) and the Restoration Working Group (RWG)
- Actively participates in operating meetings to promote a positive, engaged, results-driven work environment, and ensures teamwork and collaboration
- Continuously seeks out new process improvements/methods to improve operational performance and productivity
- Performs operating experience and human performance investigations
- Participates in the hiring process to fill positions
What does it take to be a Senior Transmission Operator?
Required:
- Associate’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Science, or other technology related field with 1+ year of experience in control room operations, gas/electric utility experience, system protection, military technical or nuclear training. In lieu of an associate’s degree, candidates with a high school diploma or equivalency degree and 3+ years of experience in the areas listed above will be considered
- Must be willing and available to work rotating shifts and successfully complete a personal risk assessment
- Must be able to achieve DOT Gas Operator Qualification in tasks 59, 60 & 70 within 3 months from hire date
- Must be able to achieve NERC Transmission Operator certification within 9 months from hire date and complete the System Operator Training Program within 12 months from hire date
- Proficiency with computers and computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, EMS/SCADA, Transmission Outage application, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal, planning, organizational, verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and perform duties effectively under emergency and contingency situations
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- Experience in electric or gas system operations practices, understanding of power system dynamics and/or transmission system operations
- NERC Transmission Operator certification and DOT Gas Operator qualification in tasks 59, 60, & 70
- 1+ years of supervisory experience
Applications will be accepted until June 7, 2024.
Pay range: $109,200 – $163,800
Please go to www.centralhudson.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position. Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR
- Full Time
- Immediately
- 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- 6/4/24
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match
- Life and Travel Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
What is a Sustainability & Risk Management Administrator?
The Sustainability & Risk Management Administrator works within the Sustainability and Risk department to coordinate activities in support of sustainability and insurance programs on behalf of the Company. This role has a focus in applying principles of Risk Management to analyze Central Hudson’s assets, earnings and risk information to prepare policies and reports. Risks can stem from a variety of sources including financial risks, legal liabilities, technology issues, accidents, and natural disasters. This role provides support for and maintains insurance relationships on behalf of the company. This role works closely with other departments within the Company to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and invoicing of financial transactions takes place as well as contributing to forecasting activities for the Company. This role supports the Sustainability Administration in the gathering of data for reporting activities.
What does a Sustainability & Risk Management Administrator do?
- Manages daily insurance and hedging activities and reports
- Supports the preparation of annual budgets
- Supports the preparation of monthly and annual financial forecasts
- Implements best practices in Risk and Sustainability
- Responsible for the compilation and analysis of data in the preparation of reports and filings with regulatory agencies and other outside constituencies
- Involved with Risk Management and Sustainability activities
- Ability to project manage
- Assists with special projects as needed
- Provides support for storm/emergency restoration efforts
What does it take to be a Sustainability & Risk Management Administrator?
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field with at least 2 years of relevant work experience. In lieu of a bachelors degree, an associates degree in the aforementioned fields and 4 years of relevant work experience
- Strong analytical, quantitative, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly
- Ability to work individually or as a team (with internal team members or cross functional teams)
- Ability to adapt to a variety of assignments and manage a number of projects in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- Experience with Compliance programs
- Experience with Insurance and Risk programs
Applications will be accepted until May 23, 2024.
This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within a job series. The title and level are commensurate with experience.
Pay range: $78,900- $144,900
Please go to www.centralhudson.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position. Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR
- Full Time, Part Time
- Immediately
- 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- 5/31/24
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match
- Life and Travel Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
What is an Engineer - Electric System Protection?
This job posting is specific to our Substation Engineering and Operations Group. An Electric System Protection Engineer performs engineering assignments related to the design, construction, compliance, analysis and performance of the company’s electric system.
What does an Engineer - Electric System Protection do?
- Performs short circuit studies used to aid in the design of protection systems for transmission lines, transformers, bus work, and distribution circuits
- Develops reclosing and sectionalizing schemes for transmission lines and distribution circuits
- Develops automation and control schemes for substations
- Develops substation SCADA configurations for Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s)
- Assists in the development and reviews substation schematics
- Develops and maintains computer software and databases for studies and system protection needs
- Develops substation protection and control schemes for the safe integration of alternative energy sources, integrating current technology with future state goals for system reliability.
- Reviews relay and protection system operations for system events for correctness and recommends corrective action as required
- Manages large, complex projects with critical timelines, demonstrating improvement with each assignment and an ability to incorporate multiple unscheduled projects/assignments without negative impacts to previously assigned work/goals
- Maintains effective working relationships with and is responsive to fellow employees, customers and all the Company’s external relationships
- Supports/ Maintains compliance with all applicable NERC Reliability and CIP Standards
- Represents Central Hudson in industry activities and organizations such as NYISO, EPRI, NYSRC, NPCC, etc.
- Reports issues and recommendations in an objective, clear, and concise manner to peers, supervisors, and managers
- Identifies and promotes innovative solutions to engineering problems and/or enhancements to existing processes
- Investigates planning methods and procedures of the electric utility industry
- Provides support for storm restoration efforts
What does it take to be an Engineer - Electric System Protection?
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly
- Flexibility to multitask and operate under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
- Proficient written/verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with innovation in mind
- Strong analytical, organizational and quantitative skills
- Must perform all tasks safely and design with safety in mind
- Ability to actively participate and lead discussions in industry groups
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- Power system engineering experience
- Significant experience in the regulated Electric and/or Gas Utility industry; participation in utility industry/policy working groups
- Experience working with NYISO (or any ISO) and knowledge of transmission planning & policy
- Knowledge of and experience with New York state energy policy matters
Applications will be accepted until May 23, 2024.
This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within a job series. The title and level are commensurate with experience. Pay range: $78,900 – $187,600
Please go to www.centralhudson.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position. Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR
- Full Time
- Immediately
- 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- 5/31/24