District Manager, Gas Mohave

UEG UNS Gas•Kingman, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day natural gas utility operation and maintenance activities for Kingman and Lake Havasu areas. This includes managing approximately 7.5 miles of transmission line, 476.9 miles of distribution main and 22,458 services in Kingman, and approximately 177.7 miles of distribution main and 6,703 services in Lake Havasu. The certificated and franchised service area covers Mohave County in Northern Arizona, including major service areas of Kingman and Lake Havasu City. The role involves managing an annual capital budget over $3 million and an annual operating and maintenance budget of approximately $3.5 million, with an internal payroll of $1.5 million. The position provides supervision to 2 direct reports and management to approximately 40 indirect bargaining and non-represented employees, plus contract employees. It also serves as a company liaison to Federal, state, and local government officials, contractors, vendors, and customers.

Requirements

5-8 years of experience in the natural gas industry
3+ years of supervisory experience
Working knowledge of natural gas construction and maintenance practices in transmission and distribution systems
General knowledge of maps, plans, construction, service, and marketing related functions
Knowledge of Human Resource and management concepts, policies, union contract procedures, accounting, office procedures and budgeting
Leadership skills to lead a successful and diversified environment
Ability to respond to, supervise, and perform safety sensitive operational and maintenance emergency functions which might include receiving and acting upon emergency release of natural gas
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
Ability to learn, understand, and use proprietary programs used by the company for billing and collections, construction management and mapping (i.e.: ECIS, Oracle, GIS, etc.)
Knowledge of Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) regulations (Part 199, 192) relating to natural gas industry
Ability to obtain knowledge and understanding of local municipal and state codes, regulations, and franchise agreements relating to service territory and business
Valid AZ driver’s license
Will submit to Company pre-employment and DOT/RSPA random drug testing as required
Adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred or combination of comparable education and work experience

Responsibilities

Implement operating and maintenance goals and objectives for the organization.
Provide supervision and direction, monitor, analyze, correct, and make changes as necessary to meet local business unit financial targets and shareholder expectations.
Provide input to forecast, plan, prepare, implement, and direct activities of both annual Capital and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budgets.
Support local revenue retention, growth, and other activities. Analyze local variances and make course correction as necessary to meet objectives.
Recommend studies to enhance and reinforce systems and assist in implementing change as needed to promote safety, synergy, and efficiencies.
Implement and administer local safety program focused on safety to employees, customers, and the general public.
Provide direction and supervision for company resources, including personnel and contractors.
Assist in developing assigned employees to meet mandatory federal operator qualifications.
Supervise efforts to meet or exceed internal and external customer satisfaction.
Foster communication and teamwork in a diverse work environment and lead by example.
Assist in developing and participate with company resources in programs relating to safety, public liaison, emergency response, and coordination with outside agencies, community, and developers.
Ensure work is in conformance and compliance with federal safety codes (DOT Part 192, 199), and state and local statutes and requirements.
Interpret code and provide input to management to modify programs as necessary to meet pipeline safety compliance.
Manage programs to operate and maintain transmission and distribution facilities (mains and services).
Keep abreast of federal, state, and local laws and requirements dealing with day-to-day operations.
Supervise and provide support and resources to obtain new and renewal licenses and franchises as necessary from local governments and entities.
Respond to and supervise emergency conditions throughout the local service area.
Act as local liaison with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) for activities under their jurisdiction and requirements.
Manage and supervise programs relating to employee union contract compliance, performance reviews, vacancies, discipline, etc.
Lead by example and participate in communities served either directly or indirectly.
Ensure that the Company’s management principles, policies and programs are consistently practiced and continually support the Affirmative Action Plan.
Comply with and administer the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement(s).
Assume fiduciary responsibility for operating the business and provide recommendations on cost improvement measures.
Participate in On Call Supervisor Rotation.