Transmission Supervisor / Superintendent

Nicor Gas; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicor Gas is seeking a talented leader to oversee the operation and maintenance of gas transmission mains and regulation infrastructure in Illinois. You will prepare and approve routines for main tie-ins, maintain system pressures, and direct emergency responses within a defined area.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, drive field decision-making with internal and external teams, and manage OQ training and tools to perform duties safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or 4+ yrs. experience in gas utility operations.
• Preferred BS construction or engineering.
• Related work experience with gas transmission pipeline and stations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of gas transmission mains and regulation infrastructure.
• Prepare/check/approve routines for main tie-in and complex facility installations or retirements.
• Maintain adequate system pressures and review system charts for timely corrective actions.
• Direct and manage emergency response within a defined area.
• Audit compliance records to ensure accuracy and timely corrective action.
• Drive field decision-making and coordinate with service providers and external agencies.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate ongoing OQ training for employees.
• Ensure employees have proper tools and equipment to perform duties.
• Drive safety, quality and workmanship in all tasks.
• Execute and deliver projects on time and budget.
• Ensure equipment is in good working condition and repair as needed.
• Ensure availability of specialty regulator parts and tapping tools.

Skills

Driver's license

Project design plans

Regulator sizing

Emergency response

Written communication

Technical skills

Gas construction

Critical thinking

GIS

PeopleSoft

MS Office

System modeling

Education

BA/BS or 4+ yrs gas ops

BS construction or engineering

Tools

GIS

PeopleSoft Financials

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Responsible for overseeing the successful operation and maintenance of gas transmission mains and regulation infrastructure.


• Responsible to Prepare/Check/Approve routines for main tie in and complex facility installation or retirements.


• Responsible for maintaining adequate system pressures, system chart reviews and ensuring timely corrective action.


• Directs and manages emergency response effort within a defined area


• Responsible for overseeing and auditing compliance records to ensure complete, accurate and taking timely action to correct any anomalies to ensure compliance requirements are met.


• Accountable for driving field decision-making and scheduling, internal and/or external service providers and support departments and external agencies to ensure that work is performed as planned, permitted and scheduled.


• Responsible for maintaining compliance with local, state and federal regulations, overseeing and auditing compliance records to ensure complete, accurate and taking timely action to correct any anomalies to ensure compliance requirements is met.


• Coordinates ongoing OQ training as needed, ensuring all newly promoted employees receive appropriate training and qualifications in appropriate areas.


• Responsible for ensuring employees have proper tools and equipment to perform duties.


• Responsible for driving safety, quality, and workmanship.


• Responsible for execution and delivery of projects on time and on budget.


• Ensures equipment is in good working condition and facilitates the repair of damaged equipment.


• Responsible for ensuring specialty regulator parts and tapping tool equipment is available.

Job Responsibilities

Functional Expertise

• Responsible for overseeing the successful operation and maintenance of gas transmission mains and regulation infrastructure.


• Responsible to Prepare/Check/Approve routines for main tie in and complex facility installation or retirements.


• Responsible for maintaining adequate system pressures, system chart reviews and ensuring timely corrective action.


• Directs and manages emergency response effort within a defined area


• Responsible for overseeing and auditing compliance records to ensure complete, accurate and taking timely action to correct any anomalies to ensure compliance requirements are met.


• Accountable for driving field decision-making and scheduling, internal and/or external service providers and support departments and external agencies to ensure that work is performed as planned, permitted and scheduled.


• Responsible for maintaining compliance with local, state and federal regulations, overseeing and auditing compliance records to ensure complete, accurate and taking timely action to correct any anomalies to ensure compliance requirements is met.


• Coordinates ongoing OQ training as needed, ensuring all newly promoted employees receive appropriate training and qualifications in appropriate areas.


• Responsible for ensuring employees have proper tools and equipment to perform duties.


• Responsible for driving safety, quality, and workmanship.


• Responsible for execution and delivery of projects on time and on budget.


• Ensures equipment is in good working condition and facilitates the repair of damaged equipment.


• Responsible for ensuring specialty regulator parts and tapping tool equipment is available.

Business Acumen

• Sets performance expectations and direction for direct internal reports within a functional or area of responsibility.


• Responsible for partnering with multiple departments to determine and ensure resource, tool and maintenance techniques meet demand.


• Responsible for monitoring monthly annual capital and operating expense spend and implements cost control within a functional and/or geographical area.


• Responsible for identifying areas for process improvements or best practices and making recommendations.

Engagement

• Responsible for enhancing productivity of direct reports through training, motivation and performance coaching.


• Responsible for maintaining customer satisfaction through timely and thorough communication with peer departments, municipalities and other governmental agencies.


• Instill corporate values and personal responsibility into workgroup.

Driving Results

• Responsible for monitoring work goals and objectives for safety, quality, cost management, productivity and customer service. Measures employee performance for safety, quality and productivity.


• Responsible for driving change and coaching and developing staff through effective feedback and performance evaluation.


• Responsible for creating and implementing improved processes and techniques to enhance operating environment


• Responsible for leading assigned business plan initiatives.

Qualifications

Education, Certifications/Licenses

Required

• BA/BS degree or 4+ yrs. experience in gas utility operations

Preferred

• BS construction or engineering

Related Work Experience

• Previous Gas Transmission Pipeline and Station experience.


• Previous technical knowledge in operation and maintenance of regulators, heaters and odorizers.


• Supervision.

Required

Specific Skills& Knowledge

• Valid driver’s license


• Read and interrupt project design plans – proficiency.


• Size regulator and reliefs – proficiency.


• Emergency response knowledge and action planning.


• Written and verbal communication.


• Technical skill sets.


• Gas construction and operating principles.


• Critical thinking process and identifying effective solutions.


• Geographic Information System (GIS) or comparable system - intermediate proficiency.


• PeopleSoft Financials - intermediate proficiency.


• MS Outlook, Excel, Word and Access - intermediate proficiency.


• System modeling evaluation.

Preferred

• Read and interrupt project design plans – proficiency.


• Size regulator and reliefs – proficiency.


• Emergency response knowledge and action planning.


• Written and verbal communication.


• Technical skill sets.


• Gas construction and operating principles.


• Critical thinking process and identifying effective solutions.


• Geographic Information System (GIS) or comparable system - intermediate proficiency.


• PeopleSoft Financials - intermediate proficiency.


• MS Outlook, Excel, Word and Access - intermediate proficiency.


• System modeling evaluation.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Working on various job sites and excessive driving up to four (4) hours at a time


• Potential for occasional overnight travel


• On-call as needed


• Hot and cold temperatures, rain and snow


• Climbing


• Lifting up to 50 pounds


• Loud noises


• Ability to smell natural gas


• Large machines and tools

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our goal of net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well‑being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well‑being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 22167

Job Category: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Nicor Gas

Pay Range: 77,258.00 - 139,620.80 USD Annually: Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.