Operating Supervisor - Gas Pressure Control

The Operating Supervisor directs Pressure Control Operating Mechanic activities, coordinates with interstate pipeline representatives, oversees required inspections and maintenance, troubleshoots issues, and supports gas distribution projects. The role also provides timely performance updates, supports regional operations, monitors departmental goals, and prioritizes field work such as pressure adjustments, testing, inspections, and regulator equipment installation and maintenance. The Supervisor communicates operating procedures, engineering plans, and specifications to ensure proper installation and repair of gas distribution facilities. Within 1218 months of starting, the Supervisor must become Operator Qualified in all covered tasks under their supervision.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years full-time work experience in the operation and maintenance of a gas distribution system. or
• Associate's Degree and 4 years full-time work experience in the operation and maintenance of a gas distribution system. or
• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years full-time work experience in the operation and maintenance of a gas distribution system.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Associate's Degree and 4 years full-time work experience in the operation and maintenance of a gas distribution system.

Relevant Work Experience

• 2 years of gas regulators and elevated pressure regulating equipment maintenance experience, required.
• Knowledge of gas transmission and distribution systems, required.
• Ability to use small hand and power tools, required.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office, required.
• FM Vision mapping systems, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Ability to interpret basic information on drawings.
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Strong mechanical skills

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
• Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
• Perform work in underground vaults through manholes
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Ability to climb in and out of manholes and excavations
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Use hand-eye coordination to adjust controls on equipment
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing to be part of a team that covers the off hour emergency call out duty.
• Willing to work off hours including weekends and holidays to support the departments needs.

Core Responsibilities

• Interface with interstate gas transmission pipeline representatives, perform mandated regulator equipment inspections and maintenance. Support central & regional sponsored gas distribution capital and maintenance projects, mandated safety inspections and maintenance activities.
• Provide Department Manager with accurate and timely information concerning activities and performance.
• Assist with regional operating sections and manage the activities associated with developing and reviewing performance in relation to the departments goals and standards. Prioritize various field operations including seasonal pressure adjustments, annual performance tests, periodic inspections programs, installation and maintenance of industrial customer regulator piping and equipment.
• Administer and communicate operating procedures, engineering, plans, and specifications to ensure proper installation and repair of gas distribution facilities.
• Monitors and analyzes activities to ensure attainment of corporate and PSC related performance goals and standards as it relates to the department.
• Provide a workplace environment that fosters professionalism, safety, honesty, courtesy, concern, excellence and teamwork.
• Supervise the administration and coordination of Pressure Control Operating Mechanic Employees activities.
• Perform other related task and assignments as required.

Minimum Salary: $90,000.00

Maximum Salary: $142,500.00