Ops Coord I, II or SR (Virginia Beach)

Implements and monitors Company construction, operations, and maintenance programs. Instructs and assesses distribution and field service-related work including meter installation, maintenance, and repair on the gas distribution system. Inspects VNG and contractor work for safety and quality, coordinates pipeline safety, and provides special project/process management in support of Operations Supervisors and the 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 match 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, industrial, residential, and commercial).
• Manages and 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 projects 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 with 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 meetings with DOT, homeowners, developers, and local permitting jurisdictions.
• 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.
• Experience levels:
  • Coordinator I: 0-2 years of gas-related experience or relevant work experience.
  • Coordinator II: 3+ years of gas-related experience or 4+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Coordinator SR: 4+ years of gas-related 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, metering and regulating facilities, and other Distribution facilities.
• Knowledge of appropriate records and documentation processes (e.g., test records, contractor invoicing, main/service construction contracts).
• 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

• 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.

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 can be found here.