Supervisor, Gas Field Operations (Gas Construction)

Eversource Energy; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Gas Maintenance and Construction Supervisor to oversee field workload, supervise internal and external crews, and coordinate outages in the Somerville, MA area. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with customers and officials.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in gas distribution or related utility operations, with supervisory experience preferred. Travel and on-call work are expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of gas distribution system design, operations, maintenance and construction principles.
• Project and schedule management skills including materials management.
• Familiarity with labor contracts and unionized work environments.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage gas maintenance/ construction workload with coordination.
• Supervise in-house crews and contractors for gas distribution operations.
• Communicate with customers and officials about construction and service delivery.
• Act as on-scene supervisor during outages; respond to gas leaks and follow procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation and direct unionized crews.
• Ensure safety via weekly meetings and adherence to procedures.
• Monitor workmanship quality and productivity per company standards.
• Provide complete work packages with permits, drawings and instructions.
• Monitor workload to maximize productivity and meet service levels.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company rules.
• Investigate disciplinary actions as needed and understand labor contract terms.
• Review and approve billing for accuracy.
• Wear SCBA and required PPE as per laws and regulations.

Skills

Gas distribution knowledge

Project and schedule management

Labor contracts knowledge

Communication, interpersonal, conflict

Word & Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Business or related field

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

This position provides direct supervision of internal, external, and on call work crews. Oversees resources and personnel engaged in the operation, maintenance, and construction of Eversource Energy gas distribution systems. This position is multi-faceted with responsibilities that include integrated planning and scheduling, execution of fieldwork activities, adhering to Company and regulatory rules and procedures, performance measurement, coaching, safety adherence, mentoring and various administration duties. Prepares and executes maintenance and construction activities along with coordination and schedules. Communicates with customers and community officials concerning all aspects of utility construction, operations, maintenance, and service delivery.

This position will cover the Somerville, MA work territory but may require coverage in other areas as needed.

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, and manages the Gas Maintenance and Construction field workload through accurate coordination and scheduling, with others.
• Exercises independent judgment in the supervision and oversight of in-house crews and contractors engaged in the operation, maintenance and construction of Eversource gas distribution system.
• Communicates with customers and community officials concerning all aspects of utility construction, operations, maintenance and service delivery.
• Exercises independent judgment in serving as the on-scene supervisor to outages. Responds to and classifies reported gas leaks. Ensures all engineering and gas control procedures are followed.
• Participates in the supervisory on-call rotation, which involves assigning and directing the work of unionized internal work crews.
• Ensures the safety of personnel by taking direct preventive measures, conducting effective weekly safety meetings and ensuring all related procedures, standards, rules and laws are understood and followed.
• Ensures that work performed by internal/external crews is in accordance with appropriate Company standards and work methods including monitoring the work of crews for a high quality of workmanship and productivity.
• Responsible for providing complete, accurate and timely work packages for work crews including required permits, dig safe authorization, drawings and other related instructions.
• Monitors current and future workload to ensure district plans and schedules maximize productivity, control costs and meet or exceeds service level agreements.
• Ensures rigorous compliance with regulatory and Company work rules and procedures.
• Initiates, and conducts investigations concerning appropriate disciplinary action when required. Understands and complies with the labor contract and works to resolve initial grievances.
• Reviews and approves billing for accuracy and completeness, in accordance with contract language.
• Must be able to wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and required PPE in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge/Skill

• Requires knowledge of gas distribution system design, operations, maintenance, and construction principles and practices, safety standards and business processes.
• Requires project and schedule management skills including computerized work and materials management and scheduling tools.
• Working knowledge of the labor contracts.
• Requires communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, attention to detail, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Microsoft Word & Excel).

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, related discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of experience in Gas Distribution, and/or Field Service design and/or installation, servicing customers or utility operations.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator License is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required Operator Qualifications.

Working Conditions

This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing.

• Work is conducted outside, in varied conditions and terrain including adverse weather conditions, and in a normal office environment. Work requires sitting, walking, standing, stair climbing, completion of paperwork, using a telephone and computer and attending meetings.
• Drives to various job site locations and customer premises to supervise work, and review or discuss construction job requirements.
• May work with computers for long periods of time during the day. Subject to shift work including weekends.
• Off-hour on-call responsibility will be required on a rotational basis.
• At times, requires working long hours in response to outage situations and shift coverage requirements.

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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Competencies

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce ...