Field Operations Supervisor – Utilities

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co., a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Operations Supervisor in the Chicago, IL area to oversee gas operations including construction, design, planning and scheduling within an assigned area.

You will supervise transmission and distribution activities, manage resources and budgets, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with internal and contracted teams to meet customer commitments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED required.
• 3 years' experience in utility or similar industry and/or 3 years' experience in supervision of direct reports.
• Good working knowledge of union contracts and employee relationship building.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractors, and community groups.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and conduct safety meetings to communicate safety requirements, updates and training required.
• Manage work assignments to minimize overtime and costs while maintaining optimal customer service.
• Conduct daily tailgate sessions to communicate work assignments, review procedures, and discuss safety hazards and mitigation techniques.
• Motivate and engage employees to increase efficiency, productivity, availability, safety performance and core expectations.
• Coach, counsel, and train employees for improved job performance. Implement and administer the progressive disciplinary process when appropriate.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma, HSED, or GED

Job description

Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co., a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Operations Supervisor in the Chicago, IL area to oversee gas operations including construction, design, planning and scheduling within an assigned area.

You will supervise transmission and distribution activities, manage resources and budgets, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with internal and contracted teams to meet customer commitments.