Supervisor, Gas Field Operations; Construction

Position: Supervisor, Gas Field Operations (Construction)
Eversource will not offer immigration related sponsorship for this position   Applicants who require immigration sponsorship-either now or in the future-should not apply   This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation  e g , H 1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J 1, O 1, etc   

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

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* Essential Functions:

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* + 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 Specialists and internal/external crews is in accordance with appropriate Company standards and work methods including monitoring the work of Specialists and 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 of Specialists and internal crews alike 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 for Specialists and other unionized employees when required  Understands and complies with the labor contract and works to resolve initial grievances
+ Participate in hiring panels
+ Reviews and approves billing for accuracy and completeness, in accordance with contract language

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* Qualifications:

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* _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  

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Education:

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+ 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:

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+ Valid Motor Vehicle Operators license is required
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain required Operator Qualifications

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* Working Conditions:

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* _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…