Mechanic B L1-2, STO - Transmission Ops, Underground Transmission (WELDING)

Job Description

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.

Core Responsibilities

• The Transmission Operations department is seeking to hire a Mechanic B (WELDER) to join its team. The nature of the job requires an individual to have a minimum of four years experience as a welder with the ability to read and understand welding procedures. Selected candidate must have experience reading blueprints, sketches, and or electrical schematics and must be able to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills. Candidate may be required to work overtime. Knowledge and skill are required in the following areas, but not limited to: use of hand and power tools, the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and/or electrical equipment, knowledge of sheeting and shoring, safe work practices, and environmental policies and procedures, and the ability to perform standard maintenance functions.

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of four years experience as a welder, with the ability to read and understand welding procedures.

Relevant Work Experience

• REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• -High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of four years experience as a welder with the ability to read and understand welding procedures.
• - Selected candidate must have experience reading blueprints, sketches, and or electrical schematics.
• - Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• - Knowledge and skill are required in the following areas, but not limited to: use of hand and power tools, the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and/or electrical equipment, knowledge of sheeting and shoring, safe work practices, and environmental policies and procedures, and the ability to perform standard maintenance functions.
• - Must be able to work overtime and full rotating shift.
• -Requires basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft office. Required
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• - Experience with gas metal arc welding.
• - Qualification in ASME B31.1 and API 1104 codes using shielded metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding.
• -Demonstrated skill in welding of pressure piping and oxygen/acetylene cutting of steel plates and piping.
• Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Must respond to system emergencies
• Must work at field locations in all weather conditions
• Must perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
• Must perform heavy manual labor; i.e. pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Must carry tools and materials, climb ladders and scaffolds, and enter confined spaces
• Must work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Must work with and in the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• Must be approved and able to wear either a full- or half-face respirator without facial hair or other condition that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Must walk, stand, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach
• Must use hand tools and operate heavy equipment,i.e. jackhammers
• Selected candidates must pass a Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
• Must wear all necessary personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including; fire retardant clothing and safety harness
• Must work with equipment with manufacturer weight rating of 350 llbs.
• Must be able to use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375 lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment.

Technical Difficulty Statement

• For technical issues, please contact us at [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

• 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.