SUPERVISOR, COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION-GAS
Company: Eversource Energy
Location: Meriden
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
Role and Scope of Position: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.This position can be a multiple
locations.Projects will be throughout the state of
Connecticut.Experience working on Gas Gate Stations, regulators,
and construction.Essential Functions:
- Assign, direct and oversee work performed by Specialists
- 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 involving the recruitment of
Specialists
- Reviews and approves billing for accuracy and completeness, in
accordance with contract languageTechnical
Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications: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 experienceExperience :
- 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 preferredCompensation and Benefits:
- Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The
salary range for this position is $114720 to $127470, plus
incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out
the career site for an overview of benefits.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. A positive drug
test will result in disciplinary action.
- 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.Mental Aspects :Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:Set and
Communicate Direction and Priorities
- Communicate priorities and goals (company, department,
team)
- Show how employee's work fits in
- Provide business updates, news
- Communicate, communicate, communicateBuild Trusting
Relationships
- Role model honesty/integrity in communication and action
- Balance "getting results" with concern for individual
needs
- Have honest dialogue with employees; get to know themManage and
Develop People
- Set realistic performance objectives and expectations
- Give ongoing, honest feedback; coach for success
- Recognize good performance
- Visit crews in the field
- Remove obstacles to day-to-day performance
- Provide tools, information, trainingFoster Teamwork and
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Encourage cooperation/remove obstacles between work
groups/departments
- Encourage collaboration/peers helping peersCreate a Diverse,
Inclusive Workforce
- Ask for employee input on work process/practice improvements
and before implementing change that will affect them
- Encourage ideasLead Change
- Deliver effective, positive communications about change to your
team
- Exhibit a "can-do" attitude to successfully implement changes
in priorities and work processes
- Respond positively to new demands or circumstancesFocus on the
Customer
- Ensure that everyone on the team understands our customer
promise and provides superior customer service
- Be a role model for the team on delivering superior customer
servicePlease submit a resume with your
application.#gasajd#LI-RG1Worker Type:RegularNumber of
Openings:1EEO StatementEversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity
and Affirmative Action 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 ContractorEmergency 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.
Keywords: Eversource Energy, Hamden , SUPERVISOR, COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION-GAS, Professions , Meriden, Connecticut
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