Appetizers provided by WICE

74 State, Upstairs Lounge 74 State Street, Albany, NY http://www.74state.com/

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Lea NYC Wine Bar, 230 Park Avenue, NY, NY 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. RSVP

Additional responsibilities include but are not . . . → Read More: NYPA posting – Program Evaluation Analyst]]> New York Power Authority

Date: Monday, January 30, 2012 Location: Hancock Center, Room HC 2023, 2nd Floor, . . . → Read More: Mentoring Program Information Session at Marist College]]> Attend this information session to learn about mentoring opportunities between students and WICE members. WICE currently works with Columbia University and is expanding its program to Marist College to pair professionals with students to mentor their professional growth and share experiences. 

Date: Monday, January 30, 2012
Location: Hancock Center, Room HC 2023, 2nd Floor, Kondysar Presentation Room
Time:  7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

WICE plans to identify mentor/mentee pairings in the Spring of 2012 at Marist College and launch a new program in the Fall of 2012. Interested mentees can download and complete the one-page program form.

Light refreshments will be served.

On Tuesday, October 4, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Columbia University’s Low Memorial Library Rotunda, over 150 women from across New York State attended WICE’s Fall Conference centered on “Branding Yourself.” WICE members summarized the presentations and handouts are posted:

Date: Thursday, November 3, 2011 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Where: Amsterdam Restaurant, 1207 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027

Thursday, November 17, 2011 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Appetizers provided by WICE Happy hour: $2 off all glasses of wine

Brooklyn Winery 213 North 8th Street, Brooklyn NY

Directions: First . . . → Read More: New York City Networking: November 17, 2011]]> WICE hosted a Happy Hour & Networking Event for members to meet each other and learn more about the programs and opportunities offered through WICE.

Thursday, November 17, 2011
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Appetizers provided by WICE
Happy hour: $2 off all glasses of wine

Brooklyn Winery
213 North 8^th Street, Brooklyn NY

Directions:
First stop on the L train in Brooklyn.

Kristen Barone was recently promoted to Lead Project Engineer, where she is responsible for leading a team of project managers in the Energy Services and Technology Department at the New York Power Authority (NYPA).

Kristen has several years experience with NYPA, working in positions . . . → Read More: Kristen Barone promoted to Lead Project Engineer, NYPA]]> Posted November 2, 2011

Kristen Barone was recently promoted to Lead Project Engineer, where she is responsible for leading a team of project managers in the Energy Services and Technology Department at the New York Power Authority (NYPA).

Kristen has several years experience with NYPA, working in positions of increasing responsibility in areas of project management, energy management, construction and most recently energy program initiatives. As Lead Project Engineer, Kristen is responsible for managing several multi-million dollar energy conservation projects throughout the City of New York. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College and a Masters of Business in Management with a concentration in Infrastructure from Iona College.

Steam Operations Project Manager — Steam Generating Stations

The project manager will be responsible for managing the design, funding, scheduling, and construction of capital/major-expense projects. Provides continual customer service, including off-hour project support and last-minute requests for on-site, hands-on technical guidance. Ensures all project-scoping documents are detailed to . . . → Read More: Con Edison – Steam Project Manager]]> Consolidated Edison Company of New York

Steam Operations
Project Manager — Steam Generating Stations

The project manager will be responsible for managing the design, funding, scheduling, and construction of capital/major-expense projects. Provides continual customer service, including off-hour project support and last-minute requests for on-site, hands-on technical guidance. Ensures all project-scoping documents are detailed to allow engineering to start design activities. Coordinates and participates in engineering design-review meetings. Establishes and manages project schedule. Oversees all project funding from appropriation to project closeout. Provides updates on current working estimates for all projects. Reviews all design packages by user organizations and Maintenance Services. Resolves all technical questions during the construction phase of the project. Performs field walks during construction.  Ensures all engineering packages and specifies all required startup testing that must be performed by contractor or company forces. Ensures all project documentation (as-built drawings, user manuals, instrument setting, system descriptions, etc.) is submitted to user organization. Conducts a project closeout meeting to develop lessons learned and corrective actions. Ensures proper closeout of all capital projects.

Education/experience required: Bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred); eight years of experience with power plants, outage coordination, project management, and writing technical reports. Previous supervision and coordination of in-house and contractor forces is required. Candidate must have knowledge of EH&S rules and regulations as applicable to power plants.

Contact: Christina Ho, hoc@coned.com.

Steam Operations Senior Specialist — Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S)

The EH&S senior specialist acts as a liaison between generating-station personnel and company corporate departments for the timely and correct reporting of production and performance data. Reviews and audits production values and equipment tests submitted by stations, vendors, . . . → Read More: Con Edison – Steam Specialist (various)]]> Consolidated Edison Company of New York

Steam Operations
Senior Specialist — Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S)

The EH&S senior specialist acts as a liaison between generating-station personnel and company corporate departments for the timely and correct reporting of production and performance data. Reviews and audits production values and equipment tests submitted by stations, vendors, and internal company departments. Performs special research analysis of production values for use by other internal company departments and executives for budgeting and planning purposes. Provides critical data and reports in support of other company departments, including General Accounting, Forecasting, Gas Supply, Energy Trading, Energy Supply, Steam Engineering, and Corporate EH&S. Provides timely reporting of data to, and interacts with, outside agencies, including NERC, PSC, FERC, and NYISO. Creates the monthly administrative staff report used by executives of the organization. Performs analytical support and studies, and generates reports and recommendations for special assignments related to any emergent company issues that require investigation and root cause analysis.

Education/experience required: Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering, physical science, chemistry, physics, biological science, or related discipline; two years of EH&S experience, or Bachelor’s degree in a nonrelated field with one year of operating experience and two years of related EH&S experience. Two years of documented work experience in regulatory compliance, environmental science, safety, industrial hygiene, chemistry, and/or waste management. Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations applicable to station operations is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required. Work experience in an operating power plant is preferred.

Steam Operations
Specialist/Senior Specialist — Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S)

The specialist/senior specialist aids the steam generating stations with training and developmental needs. Establishes, implements and maintains systems and procedures to enable strong, effective safety and environmental compliance. Assesses routine and emergency performance concerning safety issues. Evaluates work performed by company personnel and recommends training requirements. Works with other training coordinators and Learning Center instructors to review current training, develop skill-enhancement classes, develop documented on-the-job-training for various procedures, and develop new and improved training curriculum in skills area.  Must be able to lead incident investigations, and develop and implement corrective actions based on the root cause. Develops and maintains performance metrics to measure training programs’ effectiveness, and coordinates required EH&S compliance-related drills. Remains abreast of emerging EH&S products and best practices that will assist in maintaining operations compliance. Provides advice and
counsel to personnel on the procedures pertaining to and within the scope of the job. Serves as liaison
to regulatory agencies.

Education/experience required: Bachelor’s degree; two years of relevant experience in power-plant operations and maintenance, or four years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Senior Specialist requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of relevant experience in power-plant operations and maintenance. Candidates with a master’s degree require two years of relevant experience.

Contact: Christina Ho, hoc@coned.com.