System Operations Supervisor — Gas Distribution

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

WEC Energy Group’s WEC Business Services LLC seeks a General Supervisor – System Operations in Chicago, IL. The role oversees internal/contracted resources, design, scheduling, and distribution infrastructure safety and compliance within an assigned area.

The position emphasizes safety, budget-conscious management, and strong leadership to meet customer needs while maintaining regulatory compliance and effective stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED.
• 5-10 years of gas distribution/construction experience OR 5-10 years of supervising direct reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractors, and community groups.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and conduct safety meetings to communicate safety requirements, updates and training.
• Manage work assignments with assigned area to established budget, while maintaining optimal internal/external customer service.
• Conduct tailgate sessions to communicate work assignments, review procedures, and safety hazards.
• Motivate and engage employees to increase efficiency, productivity, availability, safety performance and core expectations.
• Coach, counsel, and train employees for improved job performance. Implement and administer the progressive disciplinary process when appropriate.
• Assist in Operator Qualification process for System Operations personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all rules, regulations, codes, and laws for all systems operations related work.
• Manage area budget by controlling costs of tools, materials, work hours and vehicle expenses.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with employees, unions, customers, building trade groups, and government agencies.
• Engage employees to promote an inclusive workforce and team.
• Must be able to be on – call 24/7 for 13 to 17 weeks a year.
• Coordinate with other departments for large diameter isolations (Shutdowns).
• Manage emergency situations regarding the Systems Operations Group.
• Assist in the management of construction projects relating to the System Operations Group.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Safety management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PI Vision

SCADA

Job description

WEC Energy Group’s WEC Business Services LLC seeks a General Supervisor – System Operations in Chicago, IL. The role oversees internal/contracted resources, design, scheduling, and distribution infrastructure safety and compliance within an assigned area.

The position emphasizes safety, budget-conscious management, and strong leadership to meet customer needs while maintaining regulatory compliance and effective stakeholder relationships.