Field Coordinator

North Shore Gas; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Gas in Waukegan, IL is seeking a Field Coordinator to oversee contractor work on gas mains, services, restorations, and general maintenance. You will ensure work complies with company and industry standards and maintain accurate records.

The role requires basic surveying, material coordination, safety accountability, and communication with shop personnel, contractors, and construction management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED is required.
• 1+ years experience using standard computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to generate reports and documentation.
• 1+ years experience interpreting and applying construction design specifications.
• 1+ years experience staging projects or assigning tasks as part of a project team.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and directs outside underground contractor work of gas mains and services to ensure installation per company and industry standards.
• Prepares construction documents such as daily progress reports, work tickets and project drawings; requisitions and coordinates material.
• Maintains job site safety at all times and ensures safety protocols on public ways.
• Performs physical tasks including climbing ladders, using survey equipment and basic measurement tools.
• Communicates with shop personnel, contractors and management; uses MS Office and project tools to support reporting.
• Performs tasks related to flagging, as-builts verification and line marking for company facilities.

Education

High School Diploma, HSED, or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

North Shore Gas, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Field Coordinator in our Waukegan, Illinois location. This position is represented by Local 2285.

Job Summary

Inspects and directs contractor work associated with main and service installations restorations or general maintenance. Maintains accurate records and drawings as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Using construction design specifications, inspects and directs outside underground contractor work of gas mains and services and or project restoration work to ensure that they are installed in accordance with all company and industry standards.
• Prepares all documents of construction such as daily progress report, all work tickets and drawing of projects. Requisitions company material for job and coordinates pick up and delivery. Reconciles or balance material drawn
  out, material used and material returned.
• Responsible for all safety on the job site and in the public way while working and also at the close of the work day.
• Performs physical work including walking distances, climbing up and down ladders, using tapelines, measuring wheels and basic survey equipment such as a construction level.
• Communicates verbally and in writing to shop personnel, contractors and construction management to ensure operational success. Performs work functionally in Excel, Word, Microsoft Project and other "Expert Systems"
  used in the construction process
• Perform work tasks associated with flagging, verifying asbuilts and line markers for company facilities or piping which moves natural gas
• Perform work tasks associated with locating for projects that they are overseeing

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED
• 1+ years Standard computer applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) to generate reports, create pertinent documentation and supply information to relevant parties.
• 1+ years Experience in interpreting and applying construction design specifications.
• 1+ years Staging projects, or assigning and completing tasks as part of a project team.
  

End Date: 11/09/2026

Minimum Posting Range: $34.57

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

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