Gas Operations Supervisor - Warehouse

City-of-Clearwater; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Clearwater is seeking a Gas Operations Supervisor to lead and coordinate gas distribution maintenance, installation, and service activities. The role includes supervising technicians, managing job sites, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a fast-paced urban setting.

The position requires five years of gas experience (distribution, maintenance, propane, service or installation) with supervisory or lead responsibilities, plus appropriate licenses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Six months of vocational training preferred.
• Five years in gas distribution, maintenance, propane, service, or installation; supervisory or lead experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Supervise gas department operations and guide technicians.
• Monitor job sites, schedule contractors, and verify layouts.
• Investigate leaks, tampering, fuel loss, and communicate findings to techs.
• Prepare daily tasks, reviews, and billing documentation.
• Respond to gas leaks and emergencies as a first responder.
• Attend departmental and cross-functional meetings.
• Train and supervise gas technicians and enforce safety.
• Generate cost analyses and monitor budgets.
• Provide monthly performance data.
• Interact with customers on inquiries and billing.
• Oversee warehouse and meter shop staff and inventory.
• Prepare purchase orders and bid docs.
• Schedule meter investigations and replace meters/ERTs.

Skills

Gas codes

Gas distribution

Hand tools

Pipe fitting

Safety awareness

Gas appliances

Policies & protocols

NFPA 54/58 (NFGC)

Staff training

Heavy machinery

Leak detection

Blueprint analysis

Relationship building

Public relations

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Six months vocational training

Five years gas experience (distribution, maintenance, propane, service or installation)

Tools

National Fuel Gas Code 54/58

Job description

ENTRY SALARY $ 75,508.16 annually

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Under general direction, the Gas Operations Supervisor supervises, guides, and performs skilled work in one or more specialized areas of natural and propane gas maintenance, construction, service, installation, warehouse/meter shop, and gas appliance repair.

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises, assists, and guides the operations of one of the specialized areas within the gas department.
• Monitors, manages, and supervises various job sites; ensures appropriate contractor scheduling, compliance of job layouts and drawings, and verifying of line capacities to include any approved after-hours work.
• Investigates and researches leaks, meter tampering, fuel loss, and recovery; calculates losses and communicates with techs regarding issues, failures, or tampering problems.
• Prepares daily job tasks for techs; compiles turn-ons and turn-offs, routing assistance, job specifics, materials needed, and equipment required; reviews work, checks paperwork for errors, and submits documents for billing; visits jobs sites and reviews completion of tasks, adherence to specifications, and compliance with standards.
• Responds to, engages, detects, and repairs gas leaks during gas emergencies; provides first responder services in hazardous gas environments and during leak emergencies.
• Conducts and participates in departmental, collaborative, and section specific meetings.
• Supervises, trains, guides, and oversees the gas technicians and other subordinate personnel; ensures all staff understands the proper procedures for tool use, job specifications, code compliance, and safety; delegates and distributes work in the field.
• Generates, drafts, and delivers cost analysis for various projects, makes estimates, and calculates expenses; monitors section specific budgets.
• Provide statistical data for monthly performance indicators.
• Interact with customers and public regarding inquiries and billing complaints.
• Supervisor required to serve or supervise periodic 24 - hour stand-by for nights, weekend and emergency work on assigned basis.
• Manages and resolves personnel conflicts while enforcing the performance & behavior management program (PBMP).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervises, counsels, directs, and monitors warehouse and meter shop technicians to ensure organized and well-kept facilities and operations; provides training and education.
• Reviews, evaluates, and checks incoming supplies against invoices or purchase orders and files requisitions or forwards to proper location; monitors quantity, quality, and condition of goods received for conformity to purchase order specifications.
• Drafts, edits, and submits requisitions for stock replacements; consults and advises supervisor as to changes in inventory levels; coordinates cycle counts and annual inventory.
• Organizes and participates in the taking on physical inventory; enters information from verbal or written sources into the computer or onto proper forms; makes routine entries into log, ledger, or journal to record the receipt or status of materials or information; composes correspondence or memoranda to communicate or request information.
• Prepares purchase orders, prepares bid documentation, and adheres to the purchasing manual.
• Supervises and schedules meter investigations, high bill inquiries, and the replacement of meters and/or ERT's (Electronic Read Transmitters).

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid state driver's license is required.

Federal, State and Local Gas Certifications based upon area of assignment.

Must obtain and maintain the State of Florida Propane Qualifier license within one (1) year of hire as a Gas Operations Supervisor (Installation, and Service & Repair Supervisors only).

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and six (6) months of Vocational Training. Five (5) years of experience in gas distribution, cathodic protection, maintenance, propane, service, or installation, including either three (3) years of supervisory experience, or comparable experience as a Lead Gas Technician or Gas Systems Specialist with the Clearwater Gas System OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge of -

• Municipal, state, and national gas codes, compliance, and maintenance procedures
• Principles and practices of gas supply, gas distribution systems, distribution operation, and structural features of intermediate and high-pressure gas distribution systems
• Common hand and power tools
• Materials, and methods of pipe fitting used in the installation of gas mains, service lines, gas appliances, and house piping; fusion equipment, pipe/fitting materials, excavation machinery, tapping equipment, and gas leak equipment
• Hazards and safety precautions
• Operation and maintenance of gas appliances
• Department policies and protocols
• National Fuel Gas Code 54 and 58 (Installation and Service and Repair Supervisors only)

Skill in -

• Training and supervising subordinate technicians
• Operating heavy machinery and pipeline tapping equipment (construction, and distribution supervisors only)
• Leak detection methods, inspecting, supervising, and overseeing work of less skilled employees and providing Hands-on operator qualification (OQ) evaluation training
• Analyzing blueprints, layout, and schematics
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships
• Dealing tactfully with the public
• Operating a computer with general proficiency