Ops Coord I, II or SR (Newport News)

Implements and monitors Company construction, operations, and maintenance programs. Instructs and assesses the activities of distribution and/or field service-related work including meter installation, maintenance, and repair work on the gas distribution system. Inspects VNG and contractor work for safety and quality, coordinates pipeline safety, and provides general special project/process management in support of the Operations Supervisors and Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates installation and maintenance of gas mains, meters, and gas services.
• Advises Engineers on the constructability and cost effectiveness of gas facility installations.
• Reviews Contractor invoices and as-built records for accuracy; ensures records submitted match the gas facility installations.
• Monitors and updates the Company Work Management System with required information.
• Reviews Click Mobile work orders and assesses field projects (multi-family projects, industrial, residential, and commercial).
• Manages/supports special projects and assignments for Operations.
• Suggests field design changes to keep construction projects on schedule and at or below budget.
• Oversees and monitors project from initiation through installation; provides periodic progress reports to Service Center Management; updates Engineering, Sales, and Mapping Services departments on relevant field information.
• Maintains construction records in assigned Service Center(s); provides field records to contractors as needed.
• Communicates with external project stakeholders (homeowners, business owners, permitting jurisdictions, etc.) to resolve complaints and/or claims.
• Performs inspections and audits to ensure job safety, contractor work quality, and compliance to Company Standards and DOT regulations.
• Provides on-call supervisor support (e.g., after standard hours, on weekends, on a rotational basis).
• Represents the Company at various pre-construction meetings, including but not limited to meetings with DOT, homeowners, developers, local permitting jurisdictions, etc.
• Monitors and controls inventory of emergency and spare materials for Transmission and Distribution departments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years experience in Distribution underground and Field Service above ground maintenance and construction:
  • Coordinator I (0-2 years of experience)
  • Coordinator II (3+ years of experience)
  • Coordinator SR (4+ years of experience)
• Or equivalent academic education and experience.

Skills

• Work Management Information System – intermediate proficiency.
• PeopleSoft Financials - basic proficiency.
• Knowledge of natural gas Distribution facilities, Company policies, procedures, and gas operating methods and standards.
• Technical knowledge of the installation of mains, services, and metering and regulating facilities, and other Distribution facilities.
• Knowledge of appropriate records and documentation processes (i.e., test records, contractor invoicing, and main/service construction contract).
• Knowledge of GIS and Microsoft Office products.
• Prior experience working on the construction and maintenance of underground utilities.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid state driver's license and an excellent driving record.
• Company driving test.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Field-based position with frequent exposure to extreme heat and cold, extreme noise, atmospheric conditions such as dust, humidity, dampness, and occasional exposure to chemicals, fumes, gases, and odors.
• Required to occasionally lift, carry, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally must climb, crawl, bend, squat, kneel, reach, and grasp.
• Occasional out-of-town travel.
• Frequent keyboarding.
• On-call as needed.

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities.

Benefits

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees, and health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program. A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here.