Construction Operations Supervisor

Essential Utilities, Inc.•Greensburg, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervise the construction of gas distribution facilities, including all related projects, resource management, customer involvement; also overall monitoring of work to ensure safe, effective and efficient operations performance and compliance to applicable PNG, PUC and Federal rules/regulations. This position's focus will be on Construction in the Eastern Region/Johnstown.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years experience in gas distribution pipeline construction or related experience.
Supervisory or crew leader experience.
Understanding of PUC, CFR and/or DOT regulations.
Demonstrated success in leadership role.
Demonstrated success in systems and project management.
Knowledge of applicable systems (e.g., transmission, distribution, piping, storage, SCADA, customer service, etc.), SOPs, practices, procedures, federal/state/PUC regulations.
Exceptional skills in Microsoft software, required compliance and/or tracking applications and systems.
Strong planning, organizational, project, and systems management skills
Ability to effectively manage costs, personnel and schedules.
Solid leadership skills, team building skills, written/verbal communications; able to manage conflict, problem-solve, motivate and lead change.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management or similar preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Supervise construction projects ensuring the safe, productive and timely completion of assigned projects.
Plan, schedule, assign and monitor the work of pipeline construction crews and support personnel.
Pre/post inspect jobs and provide safety observations, including equipment and vehicle maintenance/repairs.
Resolve design problems and material discrepancies.
Monitor contractor activities and project expenses, to include review and approval of invoices.
Ensure proper work methods are applied and safety precautions are followed, including the proper use of SOPs and applicable guidelines and regulations.
Resolve complaints (customer, union, etc.) in a timely manner and in compliance with SOPs and applicable guidelines/regulations.
Utilization of GIS, and SAP (or related) applications.
Act as a point of contact for federal and state audits and investigations.
Monitor budget goals, control spending and overtime within approved levels.
Advise, provide and/or assist in technical/safety training and development of employees and contractors.
Supervise employee productivity, including performance management of non-union direct reports.
Ability to design the best method of installation and estimate all cost associated with various pipeline installation projects.