Under the general guidance of the Section Manager, the Senior Specialist will be responsible to conduct compliance reviews of Gas Operations to improve work practices and mitigate potential violations by ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local Codes. Develops a professional relationship with the various regulatory agencies as well as the Gas Operating areas. Assists in developing and maintaining Gas Operations self-assessment & compliance plans to mitigate high risk areas and sustain a full compliance culture.
Core Responsibilities
- Work to ensure field compliance with procedures, gas specifications and codes.
- Conduct field visits to assess compliance with safety and environmental measures.
- Perform self-assessments of high risk areas (e.g. leak classification, fusion inspections, etc.) to sustain a full compliance culture.
- Perform visual and process fusion inspections.
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training programs based on quality control checks, observations and knowledge of the operation to meet departmental goals, and make recommendations for improvement.
- Research and initiate technological advances in support of compliance efforts (ie. systems, processes, etc.).
- Benchmark best practices across companies and represent O&R on Industry committees.
- Make critical decisions, provide technical expertise and initiate enhancements to the current operation for the overall benefit of Gas Operations and its employees.
- May support Damage Prevention efforts by participating in outreach and education of customers on safe digging practices and advancing the damage prevention cause through program sponsorship and support.
- Participate in the Company's emergency management processes and storm plans as required.
- Perform other related assignments, as required.
- Serve as liaison between PSC, Quality Assurance, and Corporate Auditing to ensure all requested documentation is sent in a timely manner.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years in the engineering or operation/maintenance of gas systems. or
- Associate's Degree and 4+ years in the engineering or operation/maintenance of gas systems. or
- High School Diploma/GED and 5+ years in the engineering or operation/maintenance of gas systems.
Relevant Work Experience
- Must be able to adapt to a fast changing operational environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, required.
- Possess understanding and working knowledge of electronic tracking and reporting databases, and learning management systems, required.
- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, required.
- Strong computer skills a must, including Microsoft office and databases, including electronic reporting systems, required.
- Must possess the ability to interface with all levels of union and management employees, required.
- Must be available to respond to major gas-related incidents on a 24-hour on-call basis, required.
- Must be able to visit field sites in all types of weather, be available for on-call duty during prescribed weeks of the year, required.
- Prior Gas Operations, Auditing, Compliance or Quality Assurance experience, required.
- Operator Qualified in Gas Construction, Gas Maintenance, or Gas Service, preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
Additional Physical Demands
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able and willing to travel within the O&R and CECONY service territory, as needed.
- 5 days a week in-person in for both field and office work
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. Benefits: We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
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Orange & Rockland
$$95,000.00-$130,000.00
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee discount
Aug 22, 2025