Supervisor, Gas Field Operations (Gas Maintenance)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Incentive eligibility

Job summary

Eversource in the United States seeks an experienced supervisor to oversee gas maintenance and construction field operations. You will coordinate and schedule work, supervise in-house and contractor crews, and ensure adherence to safety and company standards across our gas distribution system.

Responsibilities include overseeing outages, communicating with customers and officials, managing on-call rotations, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, business, or related field.
• Five (5) or more years in Gas Distribution, Field Service design/operations, or utility operations.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Operator Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage gas maintenance and construction field workload with coordination and scheduling.
• Supervise internal/external crews and contractors; ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Communicate with customers and community officials about construction, operations, and service delivery.
• Serve as on-scene supervisor for outages and classify gas leaks.
• Participate in on-call rotation and direct work across unionized crews.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 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.#gasajd#LI-ES3Competencies:Build trusting relationshipsManage and develop peopleFoster teamwork and cross-functional collaborationLead changeCommunicate strategic visionCreate an engaged workforceFocus on the customerTake ownership & accountabilityCompensation and Benefits:Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. 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-$135,230.00Worker Type:RegularNumber of Openings:1Emergency 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.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