Facility Operations Supervisor

Facility Operations Supervisor Job  Posted 10-Mar-2026 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance, Property Management Location(s) New York - New York - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America

This individual will be responsible for directing the maintenance and switching operations of very complex electrical distribution switch gear and equipment throughout the facility.

• Direct contracted staff of qualified Electricians to operate and maintain the client’s high voltage distribution system.
• Direct all switching and protection orders; oversee the issuance of work permits on the high voltage distribution system.
• Ensure that all client and business affiliate maintained high tension systems are operated safely and in accordance with client high tension rules, standards, and all other applicable safety codes.
• Direct the operation, maintenance and troubleshoot the client generator plant and 13.8kV Emergency Distribution System, 480V Automatic Transfer Switches and UPS systems.
• Direct the operation, maintenance and troubleshoot the client electrical distribution system from 13.8kV high tension feeders to 480v distribution boards.
• Observe and approve all tests performed on all electrical equipment prior to energizing.
• Analyze and approve all electrical test results.
• 24/7 response to trip-outs and emergency outage requests.
• Coordinate all high-tension work at the client’s site, including safe operation of the infrastructure that supplies power to areas throughout the client’s facility.
• Interact with the client’s business affiliate’s electrical staff and direct the operation of any high-tension equipment for preventative maintenance and emergency operations.
• Act as the ‘Authority Having Jurisdiction’ and the client’s representative, which involves regular collaboration with Con Edison’s District Operators and field personnel.
• Supervise maintenance, repairs, and adjustments of emergency power systems and generators including monitoring and documents load readings.
• Experience operating generators up to 4 MW.

• Must have experience in electrical engineering/operations associated with medium voltage electrical systems (15kv or below) including switching.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and have equipment switching experience 15kV or below.
• Candidate’s experience must include 3+ years of experience in operating/supervising medium to large electrical systems.
• Must be well versed with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• High school diploma / GED with 8+ years of experience.

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