Supervisor, Gas Field Operations (Gas Maintenance)

Eversource Energy; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Gas Maintenance and Construction supervisor to oversee field crews and projects for our gas distribution system. You will coordinate maintenance and construction activities, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and communicate with customers and officials.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years in gas distribution, and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Gas Distribution or utility operations.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required; Operator Qualifications must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and manages gas field workload with accurate coordination and scheduling.
• Supervises in-house crews and contractors for gas distribution work.
• Communicates with customers and community officials about construction and service delivery.
• Acts as on-scene supervisor during outages; classifies gas leaks and follows procedures.
• Participates in supervisory on-call rotation and directs work of unionized crews.

Skills

Gas distribution

Project & schedule management

Labor contracts knowledge

Communication & teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Position may be required to work shifts to support business needs.

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 internal/external 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.
• Participate in hiring panels involving recruitment.
• 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 d