Senior Supervisor, Damage Prevention

natgridProd•City of Schenectady, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

National Grid is hiring a Senior Supervisor in our Gas Operations - Damage Prevention departmetment in our Schenecdaty, NY office. Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.Job PurposeNational 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 an oversight of Third-Party Excavators and other external stakeholders.

Requirements

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 include 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

Nice To Haves

Experience with GIS, Docuware, CSS
Experience with Electric and Gas Work Methods and required Operator Qualifications (OQs)

Responsibilities

Coordinating 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 sites
Assure compliance with all Federal, State, Local and Company safety and environmental guidelines. laws and regulations
Support Damage Prevention initiates
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