Supervisor, Gas Field Operations

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 hiring a Supervisor for our Gas Operations and Construction department in North Syracuse, NY.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record put us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

The Outage Coordination department is responsible for working with both internal and external stakeholders to plan and schedule routine maintenance and project work on the electric system across Upstate New York. Our department interacts extensively with field operations, project management, various engineering groups, and other utilities in the state to ensure the work portfolio is delivered safely, reliably, and efficiently. As the electric system becomes smarter and more complex, the need for coordinated, data-driven outage planning continues to grow. The Outage Coordination function plays a critical role in driving innovation to support the energy transition across New York State.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the daily supervision and organization of assigned Restoration Inspectors in order to effectively and efficiently accomplish job tasks in line with municipal, department, and National Grid requirements. Responsible for the oversight of Restoration Contractors working daily shifts within a geographical region of Upstate New York to ensure safe construction practices while performing restoration work. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30pm with some weekend and overnight shift requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

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.

More Information

$98k - $138k a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability genetic information or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal state and local anti discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe reliable and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values,it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

We offer a competitive base salary with annual reviews to ensure it reflects the market rate for your role skills knowledge and experience.

Incentive Pay

Depending on your role, you’ll be eligible for an annual performance bonus that rewards your contribution to our success. Your bonus is a percentage of eligible earnings and may vary each year.

Recognition

Our global recognition program lets you thank and reward colleagues for their contributions, along with career milestone awards to celebrate key achievements.

Retirement

We offer a generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12% for every £1 you contribute we’ll add £2. You can also make extra voluntary contributions to boost your retirement savings.