Gas Field Ops Supervisor: Outage & Safety Leader

National Grid Plc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Supervisor for our Gas Operations and Construction department in North Syracuse, NY. The role oversees Restoration Inspectors and Restoration Contractors, ensuring safe construction practices and efficient utilities work in Upstate New York.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline, 2+ years in utility construction and supervisory experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 2+ years of utility construction, paving restoration, roadway restoration, or infrastructure rehabilitation experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or field leadership experience in a construction, utility, or public works environment.
• Experience managing field operations, contractors, and construction schedules through a work management system.
• Knowledge of gas distribution systems, utility construction standards, and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with NYSDOT specifications, permitting requirements, and restoration standards.
• Experience overseeing large-scale construction projects with a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with customers, contractors, municipal agencies and government officials.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe setting to work of all work activities in accordance with the safe control of operations procedures.
• Authorize permission documents, and undertake the role of Site Controller.
• Maintain accurate site operational records including shift log entries as required.
• Support the construction and commissioning of new assets onto the gas transmission system and other non-load related project work.
• Identify the requirement to replace/upgrade existing plant and equipment, including the preparation of business cases, initiation of design and provision of technical support.
• Act as incident controller and site main controller during planned and emergency situations.
• Manage allocated resources to produce cost-effective, customer focused and efficient service within budget and delegation of authority, assisting with the indirect control of various projects in order that timescales and budgeted costs are met.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Gas distribution knowledge

Field operations management

Contractor coordination

Driver's license

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

National Grid is seeking a Supervisor for our Gas Operations and Construction department in North Syracuse, NY. The role oversees Restoration Inspectors and Restoration Contractors, ensuring safe construction practices and efficient utilities work in Upstate New York.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline, 2+ years in utility construction and supervisory experience, and a valid driver’s license.