Supervisor, System Protection & Reliability (Gas Utility)

Liberty Utilities•Columbus, GA

About The Position

This role is responsible for the management of the measurement system and field service for an assigned geographical area, as well as the coordination of the service technicians for work completeness. The role will manage the execution of key system protection and operation of the transmission/distribution system. The incumbent will work with Technicians to plan and assign their routes and grids for specific areas. Role will require knowledge of gas distribution system design, transmission systems, regulation, SCADA, leak detection, leak surveys, field service, and the GIS mapping system.

Requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent: Advanced skills and knowledge within the Gas industry, involving the integration of theory and principles with organizational practices and precedents may serve as the equivalent for the absence of a degree
5+ years of senior level responsibility in system protection and reliability preferred
Required to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL
Knowledge of Dig Track Program
Experience using GIS Mapping Systems

Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to autogenerated work orders
Monitor and respond to Plant Maintenance orders from maintenance plans
Create work orders for any necessary materials, and material returns for any unused stock
Assign work orders to personnel and monitor completion to ensure appropriate resourcing levels to ensure proper and timely completion
Manage execution of maintenance of regulator stations
Review SCADA for pressure issues reporting from points
Partnership with engineering on capital work for system improvements and reliability with distribution/transmission system
Complete all operating area compliance work on-time and identify issues.
Ensure appropriate actions are taken to maintain system equipment for the department
Coordinates team members to assist local operating team with Gas Control
Provides assistance to billing and gas control
Support and coordinate the timely execution customer generated work, leak calls, emergency work. Leak survey, meter reading, and billing generated investigations
Monitor the quality of work being performed by field technicians with site visits and ride-a-longs. Ensure training is being followed and standards are adhered
Ensure appropriate actions are are taken to maintain all equipment for the department
Manage execution of key system protection and reliability programs (e.g., SCADA, Gas Control, etc.)
Provide oversight to Technicians, measurement technicians, and Contractors
Procure necessary parts for maintenance work on regulator stations and field work
Coordinate appropriate plans to train new personnel on regulation, service work safe practices and procedures
Monitor and assess team productivity to identify gaps or risks as the individual contributor or team level; raises risks to management attention if team performance is not sufficient to meet regulatory requirements
Demonstrates a high standard of safety and is willing & able to comply with all compliance and safety regulations and Company safety policies
Performs quality control checks on operating data, paperwork and survey classification investigation
Coordinates with Program Manager, Regulatory Compliance to ensure timely and complete reporting and appropriate preparation for any forthcoming regulation changes
Maintain regular attendance in accordance with Company policies; comply with NEGC policies, procedures and practices
Assists Engineering department in maintaining and improving company maps
Coordinate material lists and availability; check and update material lists and arrival dates as needed
Ensure team track and complete necessary work with proper documentation requirements
Complete and submit monthly reports as required (e.g., regulatory)
Accountable for approving invoices for work within operating budget (business dependent)
Maintains databases (leak survey, third party damage, encroachments)