Manager – Planning/Material Control @ Consolidated Edison

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The Planning Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the Planning, Material Control, Vendor, and Work Control teams to ensure effective support during both routine operations and unit outages. This role provides strategic and technical oversight to ensure the timely availability of resources and materials necessary for the efficient maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities. The Planning Manager plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability of steam and electric generating units by driving operational excellence and cost-effective practices across all planning functions. Required Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree with 5 10 years experience in a power plant, merchant shipping or related industry in the operation, repair, testing or construction of plant equipment and systems.

Relevant Work Experience

Supervisory experience with proven skills to motivate people, required.
Knowledge of material procurement, outage coordination, work control, technical report writing, scheduling, drawing interpretation, purchasing, power plants, maintenance, etc., required
Strong communication and leadership skills as well as the ability to work as part of a team, required.
Knowledge of computer software and systems, required.

Licenses and Certifications

Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

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
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
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
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
Use personal vehicle(s), and be able to transport, store, and secure company laptops and other job-related equipment in vehicle. Acknowledge that reimbursement for use of personal vehicle is available through the company mileage procedure

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 Company service territory, as needed.
Must have or obtain a TWIC in a reasonable timeframe.

Core Responsibilities

Manages the Stations work management systemsincluding MAXIMO, DataSplice, and Engagewhile utilizing appropriate computer applications and maintaining system integrity through established security practices.
Manages and provides direction to direct reportsincluding Specialists and Supervisorsat East River Station, ensuring alignment with operational goals, fostering accountability, and supporting professional development.
Creates weekly and outage work schedules by conducting frequent scheduling meetings with Operations, Maintenance, Technical Services and Engineering.
Ensures that all services and material requirements (i.e. purchase requisitions, stock and non-stock items) are established for all scheduled work and outages.
Ensures the methodology to complete each planned job is effective and can be accomplished in a timely manner.
Maintains the upkeep of the Stations critical spare parts inventory by ensuring sufficient stock level is maintained and available.
Analyzes work scope and requirements for all outages with Company Engineering support.
Oversees the preparation, accuracy, and ongoing maintenance of all job-related records, keeping reference materials current and readily accessible.
Ensures that costs are minimized through savings in time, material and proper work procedures within the scope of the job.
Ensures compliance with Company policies and the Collective Bargaining Agreement by evaluating employee performance, conducting interviews, resolving grievances, and administering appropriate disciplinary actions.
Communicates both verbally and in writing in a clear, logical manner that is easy to understand. Listens effectively and allows others to express without prejudging.
Develops personnel to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity by instructing, motivating, counseling and utilizing appropriate training.
Promotes employee development while fostering a positive work environment to enhance team morale and productivity.
Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Manager – Planning/Material Control

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