Gas Field Operations Supervisor | On-Call & Outage Lead

Eversource Energy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a qualified individual to supervise gas maintenance and construction activities in the Somerville, MA region. The role leads internal and external crews, coordinates field workload, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance across outages and daily operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years in gas distribution or field service, with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of gas distribution system design, operations, maintenance, and construction principles and practices.
• Requires project and schedule management skills including computerized work and materials management and scheduling tools.
• Working knowledge of the labor contracts.
• Requires communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, attention to detail, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Microsoft Word & Excel).

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and manages gas maintenance and construction field workload through accurate coordination and scheduling, with others.
• Exercises independent judgment in the supervision and oversight of in-house crews and contractors engaged in the operation, maintenance and construction of Eversource gas distribution system.
• Communicates with customers and community officials concerning all aspects of utility construction, operations, maintenance and service delivery.
• Exercises independent judgment in serving as the on-scene supervisor to outages. Responds to and classifies reported gas leaks. Ensures all engineering and gas control procedures are followed.
• Participates in the supervisory on-call rotation, which involves assigning and directing the work of unionized internal work crews.
• Ensures the safety of personnel by taking direct preventive measures, conducting effective weekly safety meetings and ensuring all related procedures, standards, rules and laws are understood and followed.
• Ensures that work performed by internal/external crews is in accordance with appropriate Company standards and work methods including monitoring the work of crews for a high quality of workmanship and productivity.
• Responsible for providing complete, accurate and timely work packages for work crews including required permits, dig safe authorization, drawings and other related instructions.
• Monitors current and future workload to ensure district plans and schedules maximize productivity, control costs and meet or exceeds service level agreements.
• Ensures rigorous compliance with regulatory and Company work rules and procedures.
• Initiates, and conducts investigations concerning appropriate disciplinary action when required. Understands and complies with the labor contract and works to resolve initial grievances.
• Reviews and approves billing for accuracy and completeness, in accordance with contract language.
• Must be able to wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and required PPE in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Gas systems

Project & schedule mgmt

Labor contracts

Communication & teamwork

PC skills (Word & Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering/Business)

Job description

Eversource Energy is seeking a qualified individual to supervise gas maintenance and construction activities in the Somerville, MA region. The role leads internal and external crews, coordinates field workload, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance across outages and daily operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years in gas distribution or field service, with supervisory experience preferred.