Supervisor - Underground Utility Inspection

Company: RGE

Department: Gas Engineering & Operations

Job Title: Supervisor - Underground Utility Inspection

Location: Rochester, NY

Work Model: Office (80%) Field (20%)

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $105,600 to $132,500

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

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Job Summary

The Supervisor – Underground Utility Inspection is responsible of supervising the daily activities of union personnel involved in critical operations such as location of underground assets including natural gas pipeline, electric and cathodic protection cables in the Rochester Gas & Electric (RGE) territory. Supervisor – Underground Utility Inspection is responsible of integrated planning and scheduling, execution of fieldwork activities, and performance measurement. The supervisor will ensure that all maintenance and capital improvement projects are executed in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, thereby supporting the safety and reliability of our natural gas system. You will manage conducting proactive and reactive inspections, troubleshooting issues, and directing the daily activities of both company and contract personnel as needed. Supervisor – Underground Utility Inspection handles the adherence of all construction and maintenance activities and are performed following DOT 49 CFR Part 191 and 192. NY Gas Operations and Maintenance Manual (O&M), NY Construction Standards, approved policies, regulatory procedures, safety rules and approved budgets.

From a technical perspective, you will be responsible of the following departments:

• Supervise, train and mentor union personnel performing line location and leak survey operations of natural gas distribution systems. Provide guidance on safety protocols operational procedures and troubleshooting difficult situations. Identify training needs and ensuring the union employees are proficient in using equipment and following procedures.
• The Supervisor – Underground Utility Inspection is responsible of all technical aspects of these tasks as well as regulatory compliance and documentation aspects of maintenance records.
• Supervisor is responsible of timely completion of each compliance survey while ensuring the survey territory is up to date and complete.
• Preparing reports documenting findings and communicating work status and progress to management and stakeholders.
• Supervisor will have on-call responsibility to respond and assist with gas emergencies or customer issues.

From an administrative perspective, you will be responsible for:

• Performing annual employee reviews, reviewing and approving timesheets, facilitating and tracking all Operating Qualifications (OQs) trainings, ensuring staff obtains all required OQs, ensuring staff completes all assigned safety trainings, sourcing and providing all job specific, required equipment, reviewing and verifying the accuracy and completeness of compliance work with a “trust but verify” approach.
• Supervisor – Underground Utility Inspection is expected to work closely with Manager – Gas Operations in reporting, budget, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements, staffing concerns and Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) negotiations & conflict resolutions as required. The successful candidate will be expected to assist the Manager-Gas Operations in developing and managing capital and O&M expense budgets.

• The Supervisor – Underground Utility Inspection will also play a key role in evaluating new technologies and integrating them into work processes. You will interact with Operations and Engineering teams to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, provide emergency response resources, and support special projects related to system maintenance and upgrades as needed.
• Supervisor – Underground Utility Inspection may have to communicate with community officials as well as New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) concerning certain aspects of utility operations and compliance, maintenance, and service delivery as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily activities of company and contract personnel in areas such as undergroun