Supervisor, Gas Field Operations

About us

 

 

National Grid is hiring a Supervisor, Gas Field Operations – Contractor Oversight department in Syracuse, NY.

 

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

 

To be responsible for the safety and security of the gas distribution system through the daily supervision and organization of operations personnel in order to complete job tasks while complying with company and regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities

 

• Manage the safe setting to work of all work activities in accordance with the safe control of operations procedures.
• Authorize permission documents and undertake the role of Site Controller.
• Maintain accurate site operational records including shift log entries as required.
• Support the construction and commissioning of new assets onto the gas transmission system and other non-load related project work.
• Identify the requirement to replace/upgrade existing plant and equipment, including the preparation of business cases, initiation of design and provision of technical support.
• Act as incident controller and site main controller during planned and emergency situations.
• Manage allocated resources to produce cost-effective, customer focused and efficient service within budget and delegation of authority, assisting with the indirect control of various projects in order that timescales and budgeted costs are met.

 

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

 

• Effective communication skills including the ability to make persuasive presentations to small audiences.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanic or Civil Engineering (Desirable)
• Associate of Science degree in Mechanic Engineering or Civil Engineering Desirable)
• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in the construction field (Utility Field preferred)
• Prior Supervisory and Leadership skills are preferred
• Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history

 

More Information

 

Salary - $90,000 - $106,000

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

 

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.  We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.  National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.