Joseph Newell
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Senior Field Operator with extensive experience in electric emergency operations, system restoration, high- and low-tension switching, underground distribution. Directs field crews during critical incidents, ensuring safety and effective coordination. First-on-scene responder for power outages, manhole fires, transformer fires, and other electric emergencies. Experienced in identifying electrical hazards, securing emergency scenes, directing crews, coordinating de-energization, and communicating directly with the Incident Commander, FDNY, Dispatch, Control Room, management, contractors, and other emergency responders.
Overview
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Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR FIELD OPERATOR
CONSOLIDATED EDISON
Brooklyn/Queens, NY
01.2005 - Current
- Direct Assistant Field Operators and field crews during routine operations, emergency response, switching, and system restoration.
- Serve as first-on-scene responder for power outages, manhole fires, transformer fires, and other electric emergencies; assess hazards, identify sources of problems, and establish safe work areas.
- Coordinate with FDNY, police, Dispatch, Control Room, management, contractors, and emergency responders during critical system emergencies.
- Report field conditions and operational assessments directly to the Incident Commander and support Incident Command operations.
- Determine equipment requiring de-energization and direct crews on switching, equipment operation, and safe restoration procedures.
- Perform and oversee high- and low-tension switching, unit station switching, and operations involving high-voltage sets, T.C. sets, high-tension vaults, and 460 vaults.
- Make time-sensitive operational decisions to protect employees, emergency responders, the public, equipment, and system reliability.
- Train and mentor new employees and provide operational direction to Assistant Field Operators.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems using schematics, blueprints, fault-finding techniques, testing, and knowledge of electrical components and controls.
- Monitor field work for compliance with Company procedures, EH&S requirements, safety standards, and operating practices.
- Complete required reports, logs, work orders, and emergency documentation.
- Support safe, timely, and efficient restoration of electric service to customers.
ASSISTANT FIELD OPERATOR
CONSOLIDATED EDISON
Brooklyn/Queens, NY
03.2001 - 01.2005
- Supported Senior Field Operators in electric distribution operations, emergency response, switching, troubleshooting, and system restoration to ensure safe and efficient service delivery.
- Responded to emergency and non-routine system conditions while following Company operating and safety procedures.
- Assisted with high- and low-tension operations, underground systems, equipment troubleshooting, testing, and fault finding.
- Collaborated with Dispatch, Control Room personnel, management, contractors, field employees, and emergency responders to facilitate effective communication and coordination during operations.
- Completed operational reports, logs, work orders, and required documentation.
GENERAL UTILITY WORKER
CONSOLIDATED EDISON
Brooklyn/Queens, NY
03.2000 - 03.2001
- Supported electric distribution operations, maintenance, emergency response, and restoration activities.
- Assisted field operating personnel with equipment, electrical systems, and routine and emergency assignments.
- Developed foundational knowledge of Company operating procedures, electrical systems, and safety requirements.
Education
Associate's Degree - Associate of Arts- Business Fundamentals
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Skills
- Emergency Operations
- Incident Command Coordination
- Emergency Scene Management
- FDNY Coordination
- Emergency Decision-Making
- High & Low-Tension Switching
- Unit Station Switching
- High-voltage sets
- High-Tension Vaults
- 460 Vaults
- TC sets
- Transformers
- Switchgear
- Circuit Breakers
- Power Distribution
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Fault Finding
- Electrical testing techniques
- Schematics & Blueprint Reading
- Electrical Controls
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Motors
- Employee Training
- Field Operations
- Electrical Safety
- Environmental health and safety
- HAZMAT
- Emergency Decision-Making
Certification
- Driver's License
- Asbestos
- CPR
- First Aid
- AED
- HAZMAT
Additional Qualifications
- 26 years progressive experience with Consolidated Edison
- 21+ years as Senior Field Operator
- Extensive electric emergency response and restoration experience
- First-on-scene emergency leadership and Incident Command coordination
- Experienced directing field personnel and training new employees
- Extensive high- and low-tension switching experience
- Available for full rotating shifts, overtime, and System Emergency Assignments
Key Qualifications
System Restoration, Incident Command Coordination, Emergency Scene Management, Electrical Hazard Identification, Crew Direction, De-Energization/Energization, FDNY Coordination, High & Low-Tension Switching, Unit Station Switching, High-Tension Vaults, 460 Vaults, High-Voltage Sets, T.C. Sets, Transformers, Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Power Distribution, Electrical Troubleshooting, Fault Finding, Electrical Testing, Schematics & Blueprint Reading, Electrical Controls, Preventive & Corrective Maintenance, Electrical Wiring, Motors, Supervisory Skills, Employee Training, Field Operations, EH&S, Electrical Safety, HAZMAT, Emergency Decision-Making, Customer Service, Reports/Logs/Work Orders
Timeline
SENIOR FIELD OPERATOR
CONSOLIDATED EDISON
01.2005 - Current
ASSISTANT FIELD OPERATOR
CONSOLIDATED EDISON
03.2001 - 01.2005
GENERAL UTILITY WORKER
CONSOLIDATED EDISON
03.2000 - 03.2001
Associate's Degree - Associate of Arts- Business Fundamentals
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX