Operations Manager

About the role

Manages the gas distribution functions for a specific geographic service area. Responsible for operation and maintenance of the underground distribution system, customer service and accounting activities to assure dependable gas service is supplied to all customers. Represents the company in the community, maintains effective customer relations and provides a high profile presence with active community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Manages the gas distribution functions for operation and maintenance of the underground distribution system, may direct individual employees and crews or may manage supervisor of service, construction & maintenance and/or operations.
• Maintains effective customer relations and provides a high profile presence with active community involvement.
• Cultivates relationships with business leaders, elected officials, community contacts and appointed regulatory staff members to achieve business results.
• Investigates fire and explosion sites to evaluate extent of company liability and protect against possible fraudulent property damage claims.
• Make speeches and presentations to elected officials, community groups and employees.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in business administration, marketing, engineering or related field. In lieu of education requires a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in one of the following: gas and/or electric operations, accounting, engineering or related field.
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in one of the following: gas and/or electric operations, accounting, engineering or related field, including a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
• Able to exert up to 10 Lbs of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Paid training.
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day.
• Transit subsidies.
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off.
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston.
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution.

Pay

Competitive pay.

Schedule

Full-time position.