Supervisor, Leak Survey

Eversource Energy•Lawrence, MA

About The Position

Establishes and maintains the centralized gas leak survey program for Eversource Energy. The Supervisor, Leak Survey coordinates contractors and employees who survey mains and services and inspect meter sets to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. The role oversees scheduling, tracking, and reporting for the Leak Survey and Inside Meter Set Inspection programs in accordance with Eversource work practices and gas operating procedures. The position supervises contractor resources and internal employees, manages work planning and resource coordination, monitors work, and reports program status. It coordinates follow-up leak repairs and survey services, communicates with customers and community officials, maintains program records, and reviews contractor invoices. The supervisor also supports training, regulatory and company-procedure compliance, and labor-contract matters. Emergency restoration assignments, on-call supervisory work, extended hours, and weekend assignments may be required.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of gas distribution operations and construction practices and procedures related to leaks and leak repair.
Knowledge of federal and state codes related to leak survey.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Must possess federally required Operator Qualifications for associated tasks.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be available for emergency restoration assignments as required.
Must be available to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.

Responsibilities

Supervise contractor resources and internal employees.
Oversee work planning, including preparation and prioritization of work plans and schedules, resource and materials requirements and forecasts, and coordination with other processes for effective resource utilization.
Schedule and monitor work.
Prepare reports on the status of the leak survey program as requested or needed.
Work with stakeholders on leak repairs identified through the leak survey program.
Communicate with customers and community officials about leak survey activities.
Ensure compliance with Federal DOT Leak Survey and Meter Inspection Regulations.
Recommend improvements to material, construction, and operating standards related to leak management.
Provide specifications, inspections, and estimates related to leak repair and leak survey work.
Coordinate leak survey services to Areas as requested.
Initiate work orders or job orders for leaks located through leak surveys.
Work with the Mapping Department to acquire maps and update mapping for leak surveys.
Review and approve contractor invoices for leak survey services.
Set up and maintain an electronic record-keeping system for the Leak Survey program.
Provide on-the-job and classroom training for company and contractor personnel in leak survey.
Support extended-hours and weekend assignments as required.
Assume on-call supervisory assignments as required.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company work rules and procedures.
Understand and comply with labor contracts and work to resolve initial grievances; initiate appropriate disciplinary action as required.
Respond to emergency restoration assignments as required.