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NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY

EHS Manager

Lewiston, NY · On-site

$126K - $170K/yr

Directly supervise NYPA and/or contingent staff . * Perform assessment of Region's EHS performance and identify practices for continual improvement. * Manage the H&S component of the site(s ...

New York Power Authority

EHS Manager

Lewiston, NY

$126K - $170K/yr

Directly supervise NYPA and/or contingent staff . * Perform assessment of Region's EHS performance and identify practices for continual improvement. * Manage the H&S component of the site(s ...

New York Power Authority

Senior Planner

Astoria, NY

NYPA's North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards Compliance program as set forth in Corporate Policies CP 10-4 and CP 2-9. * NYPA's Asset Management Policy Company ...

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY

Senior Planner

Astoria, IL · On-site

$123K - $185K/yr

NYPA's North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards Compliance program as set forth in Corporate Policies CP 10-4 and CP 2-9. * NYPA's Asset Management Policy Company ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a NYPA (New York Power Authority) employee, and why are they important?

To thrive as a NYPA employee, you generally need strong analytical skills, knowledge of energy systems, and a relevant degree such as engineering, environmental science, or business. Familiarity with energy management software, SCADA systems, and, for some roles, certifications like PMP or PE are valuable. Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help you collaborate effectively and adapt to changing industry regulations. These abilities are crucial for ensuring reliable power delivery, supporting sustainability initiatives, and driving innovation within the organization.

What are some common challenges faced by NYPA engineers when working on large-scale energy infrastructure projects?

Engineers at NYPA often encounter challenges related to coordinating with multiple stakeholders, adhering to strict regulatory requirements, and ensuring that projects stay within budget and on schedule. Working on large-scale infrastructure also demands flexibility in adapting to evolving technology and integrating renewable energy sources. Team collaboration and strong communication skills are essential, as projects typically involve cross-functional teams and external partners.

What are Nypa and what do they do?

Nypa typically refers to the Nypa palm, also known as Nypa fruticans or the nipa palm. It is a type of mangrove palm tree native to the coastlines and estuarine habitats of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. While not a job title in itself, people who work with Nypa palms are often involved in harvesting their leaves or sap for products such as thatching, vinegar, sugar, and alcohol. These workers may be called Nypa tappers or harvesters. Their responsibilities include climbing the palms, collecting sap, and processing Nypa products for local use or sale.

What is the difference between Nypa vs Palynologist?

AspectNypaPalynologist
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; specialized training in botany or ecologyBachelor's degree in geology, biology, or related field; often a master's or PhD for advanced roles
Work EnvironmentFieldwork in wetlands, tropical regions, or research stationsLaboratory, field sites, museums, or research institutions
Industry UsageBotanical research, ecology, conservation, and agricultureFossil analysis, paleoecology, environmental consulting, and academia

While Nypa refers to a type of palm plant found in wetlands, a Palynologist specializes in studying pollen and spores, often analyzing fossilized samples. Both roles involve environmental and botanical knowledge but differ in focus, work environment, and required credentials. Nypa is more field-oriented in tropical regions, whereas Palynologists work mainly in labs or research settings analyzing samples from various environments.

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Director Hydropower Engineering

Director Hydropower Engineering

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY

White Plains, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 hours ago

Job description

Summary
Leads Hydropower Engineering group, supporting NYPA operations, maintenance, capital project portfolio and regulatory compliance. Ensures coordination of project planning, design execution and emergent project support with the Engineering department, in preparation of design drawings, specifications, calculations. Applies engineering knowledge and technology, industry standards and practices to solve project, operational, or regulatory objectives. This includes deep knowledge and experience of hydropower unit design, operation, upgrades and repairs.
Responsibilities
  • Promote a culture of safety throughout the entire organization.
  • Lead and manage a centralized engineering team responsible for the engineering of upgrades and major maintenance of mechanical systems at NYPA's power projects, transmission and support facilities or NYPA's Customer Facilities, including approval of engineering designs, calculations and specifications.
  • Responsible for discipline design authority and serve as engineer of record for all mechanical engineering design drawings and specifications. Provide professional signature and seal and ensure adherence to configuration management policies.
  • Responsible for the development and maintenance of design and construction standards applicable to NYPA's mechanical systems.
  • Lead Engineering support for projects to maintain NYPA's position in hydropower and renewable generation projects (NYPA or Customer sites), develop transmission, and leverage new technology to support integration of renewable generation sources.
  • Perform engineering analyses related to mechanical systems such as, fire protection, generation assets, HVAC, and high energy piping systems.
  • Oversee engineering consultants in preparation of design, specifications, inspections and evaluations of NYPA's power projects, transmission and support facilities.
  • Develop equipment and construction specifications (site-based) and associated calculations.
  • Work closely with other engineering staff or generation facilities (site-based) or customer facilities (customer-based) to develop solutions and responses to customer needs.
  • Represent the Authority on internal technical committees and at industry conferences committees or task forces.
  • Develop staff expertise to ensure succession planning and critical core competencies are maintained within NYPA.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, site personnel, project management, project development & licensing, emergency management, regulatory agencies, external stakeholders and other business units.
  • Procure and maintain a depth and breadth of on-call engineering consulting firms who can provide supplemental technical services, develop clear and concise scope of services documents, and ensure timely, high quality designs are delivered within budget.
  • Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Expert knowledge of mechanical engineering related design standards, advanced modeling practices and techniques.
  • Thorough understanding of IEC, ASME and other codes, standards, regulations, and construction processes within the utility industry.
  • Strong project collaboration and effective communication skills.
  • Strong leadership ability and technical background to develop staff and maintain a highly skilled workforce.
  • Broad knowledge of NYPA's mission, policies and procedures and the interaction and responsibilities of the various NYPA business units.
  • Ability to produce clear and concise reports, presentations and other documentation.
  • Ability to apply technical and theoretical knowledge to data and observations, to generate complete solutions using accepted standards.
  • Strong platform skills and ability to tailor presentation to the technical understanding of any audience.
  • Ability to respond and adapt to emergent and changing priorities.
  • Capability to build teams and foster teamwork across departments.
  • Strong collaboration and negotiation skills to influence senior management, peers, outside policy makers and other NYPA personnel.

Education, Experience and Certifications
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university. •
  • Master's Degree preferred.
  • Minimum -7 years of applicable mechanical engineering management experience preferred
  • Electric utility or related experience.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in NYS.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience managing employees / leading a team.

Physical Requirements
  • Approximately 10% travel primarily within NY State.
  • Ability to access all areas of the plant and conduct physical evaluations of grounds and equipment including ability to work at high elevations

Military Occupational Specialty Codes
MOS - Army: 12A, 12B, 12P, 18C, 24A, 24Z, 51S
MOS - Marines: 1120, 1302, 1310, 8824, 8831, 8832, 9622, 9624, 9630, 9631, 9632, 9636
MOS - Navy: EA, MME, UT, 2166, 2167, 2170, 2180, 2181, 2740, 4210, 4270, 4280, 5761, 5904, 5913, 5917, 5925, 5927, 5960, 5961, 5970, 5980, 7273
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $166,000 - $208,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.

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