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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 Gas Planning Engineer?
A Gas Planning Engineer performs assignments related to the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and compliance of our natural gas systems with required codes and standards, innovation, and modernization at the forefront.
What does a Gas Planning Engineer do?
Typical assignments could include, but not be limited to:
- Manages capital construction projects and programs
- Develops gas system modernization plans and automation schemes
- Enhances and automates natural gas safety and compliance processes
- Analyzes and optimizes the inspection and maintenance of the gas transmission and distribution system
- Oversees research and development projects to improve the efficiency and environmental footprint of the natural gas system
- Develops and updates gas construction standards, pipe joining manuals, and operations and maintenance procedures
- Designs and troubleshoots natural gas pipeline corrosion prevention systems
- Performs gas system simulations and models and develops solutions to enhance operations
- Designs and manages the construction of gas regulator stations and transmission facilities
- Interfaces with the Department of Public Service Staff regarding Central Hudson’s gas system activities
- Provides support for storm and/or gas emergency restoration efforts
What does it take to be a Gas Planning Engineer?
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly
- Must be available to respond to gas and electric emergencies outside of normal business hours as required
- Must perform all tasks safely and design with safety in mind
- Must be dedicated to continuous improvement and have the initiative to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
- Flexibility to multitask and operate under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
- Well-developed written/verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with innovation in mind
- Strong analytical, organizational and quantitative skills
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- Field of study in mechanical, civil or electrical engineering
- Experience working in the regulated utility industry
Applications will be accepted until May 17, 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
- Today
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 Associate Estimating Supervisor?
This role is within the New Business – Estimating group. The Associate Estimating Supervisor is responsible for managing cost engineering and design of electric and gas distribution projects to support safe operation and maintenance of the Central Hudson distribution system.
What does an Associate Estimating Supervisor do?
- Plans, schedules, coordinates, supervises and monitors work assignments of the District Estimators and contract estimators
- Supervises the preparation of construction plans, specifications, estimates and work orders for the construction, extension, reinforcement, relocation, retirement and maintenance of gas and electric distribution facilities in the assigned area of responsibility
- Complies with all applicable laws, codes, construction standards, permits, right of ways, ethics, environmental regulations and gas operation and maintenance (O & M) procedures in the preparation of work and service orders
- Planning, negotiation, business case cost-benefit analysis, and management of projects from inception to completion
- Utilizes the contacts to provide timely and cost effective service to customers to foster the highest levels of customer satisfaction and productivity
- Provides consistent, comprehensive training programs for Estimators in progression and promote the corporate safety training initiatives
- Works individually or with a team, interfacing with developers, contractors, engineers, customers, and internal work groups to plan, design and direct construction of residential gas and URD projects
- Provides appropriate oversight and control in assigned area of responsibility through appropriate use of company assets including controlling of costs, direct and indirect leadership, development of employees as assigned and fulfillment of organizational and personal goals and objectives
- Responsible for supervisor on call duties, after hours emergency response wires down coordination and acts on behalf of other Company supervisors as assigned
- Investigates and resolves complaints
- Explains electric and natural gas rate tariff information, NESC, NEC, CH Gas / Electric construction standards and DOT permit rules
- Interfaces with DOT engineers, consultants and contractors in order to plan, design and schedule utility relocation projects
- Supports storm/emergency restoration efforts
What does it take to be an Associate Estimating Supervisor?
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business or a related field and 1 year of relevant experience. In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, an Associate’s Degree (in the aforementioned fields) and 3 years of relevant experience will be considered
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly
- Excellent analytical and evaluation skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with customers, property owners, local officials and employees
- Must demonstrate a high energy level, promote a positive work ethic, and have a positive customer service approach
- Ability to analyze operational performance and make recommendations to implement systemic productivity improvements and have the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Self-motivated with an ability to demonstrate initiative and possess strong decision-making and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to satisfy customer requests with tact, diplomacy and negotiating skills
- Strong organization skills and the ability to multi-task while scheduling, planning and working on multiple projects through to completion
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- Previous experience in project management, customer service, or similar
- Knowledge of CAD, ESRI GIS applications
- Supervisory experience
Applications will be accepted until May 17, 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: $96,600- $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
- Immediately
- 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Today
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, utility power plant operations, system protection, transmission planning, power systems engineering, 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 April 26, 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
- 4/23/24