Supervisor - Gas Maintenance & Ops

Job Summary

Supervises employees in the construction, operation and maintenance of gas distribution service territory. Oversees, plans and schedules new construction work, preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections and training activities. Ensures that construction and maintenance is completed in accordance with construction standards, following approved policies, procedures, safety rules and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Exercises independent judgment in the supervision and oversight of in-house crews and contractors engaged in the operation & maintenance of the natural gas distribution system
• Schedules the work of the residential metering group. Assess the scope of projects and assigns the appropriate crew and skills balance. Arrange for any special equipment and ensure that all material needs are met.
• Maintains accuracy of Gas Records for auditing purposes and ensure compliance.
• Works with the state and government regulatory agencies.
• Covers safety training, documentation, inspections, and accident investigations.
• Utilizes Company training modules to provide or support training for field employees and external public agencies such as fire departments utilizing presentation tools PowerPoint or other applicable applications.
• Maintains business records, reports and works with confidential matters.
• Communicates with customers and community officials concerning all aspects of possible natural gas utility construction, operations & maintenance.
• Affords assistance to Technical Services with remediation efforts.
• Participates in the supervisory on-call rotation, which involves assigning and directing the work of unionized internal work crews.
• Exercises sound independent judgment while serving as the on-site supervisor during outages or other natural gas emergencies, ensuring safe and efficient response and remediation.
• Initiates, and conducts investigations concerning appropriate disciplinary action for bargaining unit employees when required.
• Understands and complies with the labor contract and works to resolve initial grievances and other matters in collaboration with Labor Relations team.
• Conducts employee evaluations for annual performance appraisal process.
• Provides leadership in gas emergencies to ensure safe and compliant field response to restore gas distribution system to normal conditions.
• Organizes and plans emergency response with other key support organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 or more years’ relevant experience preferred.
• Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 8 or more years’ relevant experience preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED required with 10 or more years’ relevant experience and the completion of the relevant progression program.
• Knowledge of gas distribution construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of industry federal and state regulations.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisor experience preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Results and customer service oriented.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Self-directed work skills with emphasis on multitasking.
• Computer skills applicable to MS Word, MS Excel, SAP, MS Outlook.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be available for response after hours to work storms, emergencies, and critical assignments.