Transmission Supervisor / Superintendent

Southern Company • Elk Grove Village, IL

5h • $77,258 - $139,621 • Hybrid

About The Position

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. Southern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or 4+ yrs. experience in gas utility operations
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• BS construction or engineering
• Previous Gas Transmission Pipeline and Station experience.
• Previous technical knowledge in operation and maintenance of regulators, heaters and odorizers.
• Supervision.
• Read and interrupt project design plans – proficiency.
• Size regulator and reliefs – proficiency.
• Emergency response knowledge and action planning.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Technical skill sets.
• Gas construction and operating principles.
• Critical thinking process and identifying effective solutions.
• Geographic Information System (GIS) or comparable system - intermediate proficiency.
• PeopleSoft Financials - intermediate proficiency.
• MS Outlook, Excel, Word and Access - intermediate proficiency.
• System modeling evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the successful operation and maintenance of gas transmission mains and regulation infrastructure.
• Responsible to Prepare/Check/Approve routines for main tie in and complex facility installation or retirements.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate system pressures, system chart reviews and ensuring timely corrective action.
• Directs and manages emergency response effort within a defined area.
• Responsible for overseeing and auditing compliance records to ensure complete, accurate and taking timely action to correct any anomalies to ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Accountable for driving field decision-making and scheduling, internal and/or external service providers and support departments and external agencies to ensure that work is performed as planned, permitted and scheduled.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with local, state and federal regulations, overseeing and auditing compliance records to ensure complete, accurate and taking timely action to correct any anomalies to ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Coordinates ongoing OQ training as needed, ensuring all newly promoted employees receive appropriate training and qualifications in appropriate areas.
• Responsible for ensuring employees have proper tools and equipment to perform duties.
• Responsible for driving safety, quality, and workmanship.
• Responsible for execution and delivery of projects on time and on budget.
• Ensures equipment is in good working condition and facilitates the repair of damaged equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring specialty regulator parts and tapping tool equipment is available.
• Sets performance expectations and direction for direct internal reports within a functional or area of responsibility.
• Responsible for partnering with multiple departments to determine and ensure resource, tool and maintenance techniques meet demand.
• Responsible for monitoring monthly annual capital and operating expense spend and implements cost control within a functional and/or geographical area.
• Responsible for identifying areas for process improvements or best practices and making recommendations.
• Responsible for enhancing productivity of direct reports through training, motivation and performance coaching.
• Responsible for maintaining customer satisfaction through timely and thorough communication with peer departments, municipalities and other governmental agencies.
• Instill corporate values and personal responsibility into workgroup.
• Responsible for monitoring work goals and objectives for safety, quality, cost management, productivity and customer service. Measures employee performance for safety, quality and productivity.
• Responsible for driving change and coaching and developing staff through effective feedback and performance evaluation.
• Responsible for creating and implementing improved processes and techniques to enhance operating environment.
• Responsible for leading assigned business plan initiatives.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager