Supervisor, Gas Field Operations (Gas Construction)

Eversource; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource in Somerville, MA is seeking a Gas Maintenance and Construction Supervisor who will oversee field crews, plan workloads, ensure safety and compliance, and coordinate with customers and officials.

The role covers Somerville, MA with potential travel to MA/CT/NH. It requires 5+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a valid driver's license; it is a safety-sensitive position with on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in Gas Distribution or field service operations.
• Experience supervising internal and external crews preferred.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and coordination abilities.
• Ability to read drawings and manage permits and dig-safe processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage gas maintenance and construction workload.
• Supervise in-house crews and contractors ensuring safety and quality.
• Coordinate with customers and officials on utility construction and service delivery.
• Act as on-scene supervisor during outages and respond to gas leaks.
• Ensure compliance with engineering and gas control procedures.

Skills

Gas distribution knowledge

Schedule management

Labor contracts

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Scheduling software

Digital work orders

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.

Competencies:

Build trusting relationships Manage and develop people Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration Lead change Communicate strategic vision Create an engaged workforce Focus on the customer Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $121,710.00-$135,230.00 Worker Type: Regular Number of Openings: 1 Emergency Response: Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required. Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

EEO Statement: Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor Who we are: Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.