Measurement and Corrosion Supervisor

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth.

About the role

Responsible for supervising gas measurement, corrosion, leak survey, and compliance operations to ensure compliance with all standards.

Reporting relationship: Director Gas Operations or Manager Measurement and Corrosion. Location: Palmer Lake, Colorado.

Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances; details to be shared during the offer process.

Responsibilities

• Proactively promote and lead safety initiatives in all phases of operations and in compliance with DOT, State, and Company standards.
• Foster positive relationships with Third Party contractors, material suppliers, and customers to expedite project quality, cost, and completion times.
• Solicit and document feedback from the operations team to assure that quality and established guidelines are being met.
• Establish and maintain relationships with State PSC, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other pertinent regulatory agencies to remain informed of the status of any/all compliance matters.
• Actively sponsor or lead continuous improvement efforts and create a positive environment that empowers all employees to continuously improve.
• Respond to emergency situations when needed; may be included in the on-call rotation.
• Create, maintain, and insist on a workplace environment within the Gas Utilities group that promotes diversity, safety, fair and equal treatment of employees, open communications, and the highest standards of ethical behavior.
• Build positive working relationships and communications with local communities and customers served.
• Require successful partnerships with other energy delivery groups and customer care to meet field services business goals, customer service standards, and expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business management, engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant utility industry experience and knowledge of gas measurement and/or operations.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience or proven ability to lead employees.
• Proven leadership skills including coaching and engaging.
• Working knowledge of Gas industry standards, Gas material standards, Gas method standards, and Gas construction standards.
• Working knowledge of Gas Measurement, Corrosion Control, Leak Survey, and DOT/PSC Compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of personnel in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software).
• Effective project management skills.
• Excellent teamwork and customer service skills.

Pay

$105,750 - $174,450 (full pay range for this position; pay is based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity).

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) with 6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave
• Company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term)
• Critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program and well-being benefits
• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance

About our Company

We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com. Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas; all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.