Senior Damage Prevention Supervisor, Gas Field Operations

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National Grid is hiring a Senior Damage Prevention Supervisor, Gas Field Operations in Syracuse, NY.

 

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Job Purpose

 

National Grid Damage Prevention Department oversees the protection of our underground Gas & Electric asset. The successful candidate will direct NG contractors to provide location services and other utilities services.  In addition, provide oversight of Third-Party Excavators and other external stakeholders.  

 

Key Accountabilities

 

• Coordinate with other Company Departments necessary to support Damage Prevention activities. Coordinate the daily activities of contactors performing underground electric and gas facilities locating services
• Develop action plans to educate Third-Party Contractors to follow NYS Code Rule 753 Safe Digging Practices to protect underground electric and gas assets
• Monitor Third-Party Excavators construction work sites
• Assure compliance with all Federal, State, Local and Company safety and environmental guidelines. laws and regulations
• Support Damage Prevention initiates
• Experience with GIS, Docuware, CSS
• Experience with Electric and Gas Work Methods and required Operator Qualifications (OQs)
• Respond for all 1st, 2nd and 3rd party damage investigations and prepare timely damage investigation reports.
• Verify the accuracy of contractor invoicing.
• Participate in UDIG-NY meetings to represent the Company.
• Interface with local Public Service Commission staff.
• On-Call Support

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

Qualifications

 

• 2-year degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, civil engineering, construction management or 5 years work experience in the Damage Prevention Industry. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have knowledge of underground electric and gas facilities locating, gas construction and familiar with NYS Code Rule 753, Protection of Underground Facilities.
• Strong verbal and communication skills including the ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, drawings, including GIS prints, and Gas Service Cards.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to worker safety.
• Maintain a non-restricted driver's license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs

More Information

 

Salary - $102,000 - $120,000

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.