Operations Coordinator I, II or SR
Southern Company•Chesapeake, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
This role implements and monitors Company construction, operations, and maintenance programs. It involves instructing and assessing distribution and/or field service-related work, including meter installation, maintenance, and repair on the gas distribution system. The position also includes inspecting VNG and contractor work for safety and quality, coordinating pipeline safety, and providing general special project/process management in support of Operations Supervisors and the Operations Manager.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3-5 years experience in Distribution underground and Field Service above ground maintenance and construction
- Coordinator I (0-2 years of gas related experience or relevant work experience)
- Coordinator II (3+ years of gas related experience or 4+ years of relevant work experience)
- Coordinator SR (4+ years of gas related experience)
- Or Equivalent academic education and experience
- Valid state driver's license and an excellent driving record
- Company driving test
Nice To Haves
- Work Management Information System – intermediate proficiency
- PeopleSoft Financials - basic proficiency
- Knowledge of natural gas Distribution facilities, Company policies, procedures and gas operating methods and standards
- Technical knowledge of the installation of mains, services, and metering and regulating facilities, and other Distribution facilities
- Knowledge of appropriate records, and documentation processes (i.e., test records, contractor invoicing, and main/service construction contract)
- Knowledge of GIS and Microsoft Office products.
- Prior experience working on the construction and maintenance of underground utilities
Responsibilities
- Coordinates installation and maintenance of gas mains, meters and gas services.
- Advises Engineers on the constructability and cost effectiveness of gas facility installations.
- Reviews Contractor invoices and as-built records for accuracy; ensure records submitted match the gas facility installations.
- Monitors and updates the Company Work Management System with required information.
- Reviews Click Mobile work orders and assesses field projects (multi-family projects, industrial, residential, and commercial).
- Manages/supports special projects and assignments for Operations.
- Suggests field design changes to keep construction projects on schedule and at or below budget.
- Oversees and monitors project from initiation through installation; provides periodic progress reports to Service Center Management; updates Engineering, Sales, and Mapping Services departments on relevant field information.
- Maintains construction records in assigned Service Center(s); provides field records to contractors as needed.
- Communicates with external project stakeholders (homeowners, business owners, permitting jurisdictions, etc.) to resolve complaints and/or claims.
- Performs inspections and audits to ensure job safety, contractor work quality, and compliance to Company Standards and DOT regulations.
- Provides on-call supervisor support (e.g., after standard hours, on weekends, on a rotational basis).
- Represents the Company at various pre-construction meetings, including but not limited to meetings with DOT, homeowners, developers, local permitting jurisdictions, etc.
- Monitors and controls inventory of emergency and spare materials for Transmission and Distribution depts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
