Operations Supervisor

Utility Technologies International; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UTI is seeking a full-time Operations Supervisor to oversee compliance efforts related to natural gas pipelines under CFR 192, with a primary focus on Ohio assets. The role includes travel within Ohio and surrounding states and reports to the Groveport, OH office.

Responsibilities include budgeting, client liaison during inspections, supervision of technicians, and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to ensure regulatory compliance and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Education in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Field inspection and investigation experience.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Create budgets, proposals, and projects to maintain client compliance under CFR 49 Part 192 and UTI customer agreements.
• Represent client on regulatory pipeline safety inspections and audits as required.
• May provide supervision over Engineering Technicians.
• Participate on project teams in planning, design, construction, and project management.
• Coordinate with multidiscipline teams, including clients, sub-contractors, agencies.
• Review field data collected by technicians.
• Generate completion reports on projects and compliance activities.
• Mentor fellow employees when possible.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Budgeting

Scheduling

Travel willingness

Education

Technical discipline degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

UTI is currently seeking a full-time Operations Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate would provide an understanding of compliance field surveys relating to natural gas pipelines under CFR 192. This person would be primarily focused on Ohio assets. The selected candidate will be required to perform the job functions necessary to keep our clients in compliance with the regulations and requirements associated with 49 CFR Part 192. The UTI Operations department, including this position, also serves all other departments within the company with various tasks.

Periodic day travel and occasional overnights could be required as part of this position, typically within Ohio and surrounding states, to perform customer meetings and make site visits.

The position will report to UTI’s offices in Groveport, Ohio.

Operations Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Create budgets, proposals, and complete projects to maintain customer compliance under CFR 49 Part 192 and UTI customer agreements.
• Serve as customer representative on regulatory pipeline safety inspections and audits as required.
• May provide supervision over Engineering Technicians.
• Participate on project teams in the planning, design, construction, and project management.
• Interaction/communication and coordination with multidiscipline teams, including clients, sub-contractors, various local/state/federal governing agencies, etc.
• Review field data collected by technicians.
• Generate completion reports on projects and compliance activities.
• Mentoring fellow employees whenever possible.

Operations Supervisor Requirements:

• Education in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Field inspection and investigation work experience.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English language).
• Excellent organizational skills and experience in managing and maintaining a project schedule and budget.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to UTI’s insurance provider.
• Good record of safe work practices.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from Operations Manager, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Adhere to the goals, mission statement, and core values established by the UTI management team and culture committee.
• Ability to complete field and office work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame.
• Daily travel within UTI’s service area (primarily Ohio and surrounding states), with some overnight travel required (±10%).

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study
• Three years’ experience working on or around natural gas pipelines
• Working knowledge and experience with 49 CFR Part 192
• OSHA 10 and/or other industry safety training/qualifications