Senior System Operations Supervisor – Gas Distribution (24/7 On-Call)

WEC Business Services LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, seeks a General Supervisor - System Operations in Chicago, IL. The role oversees resources, contracts, and processes for District Regulator Stations, interstation systems, city gates, and network valves.

You will supervise maintenance and compliance programs for HP distribution and related infrastructure within an assigned area, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely service with strong personnel and equipment utilization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED.
• 5–10 years of experience in gas distribution/construction trade or 5–10 years in supervision of direct reports.
• Working knowledge of union contracts and employee relationship building.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractors, and community groups.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and conduct safety meetings to communicate safety requirements, updates and training required.
• Manage work assignments with assigned area to established budget, while maintaining optimal internal/external 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.
• Assist in Operator Qualification process for System Operations personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all rules, regulations, codes, and laws for all systems operations related work.
• Manage area budget by controlling costs of tools, materials, work hours and vehicle expenses associated with work.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with employees, unions, customers, building trade groups, and government agencies.
• Engage employees to promote an inclusive workforce and team.
• Must be able to be on - call 24/7 for 13 to 17 weeks a year.
• Coordinate with other departments for large diameter isolations (Shutdowns).
• Manage emergency situations regarding the Systems Operations Group.
• Assist in the management of construction projects relating to the System Operations Group.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Union contracts

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

PI Vision/SCADA

Job description

WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, seeks a General Supervisor - System Operations in Chicago, IL. The role oversees resources, contracts, and processes for District Regulator Stations, interstation systems, city gates, and network valves.

You will supervise maintenance and compliance programs for HP distribution and related infrastructure within an assigned area, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely service with strong personnel and equipment utilization.