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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree with a minimum of seven years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of ten years as a gas fitter or other relevant experience and the completion of the gas fitter progression program.
• Knowledge of natural gas systems and construction.
• Knowledge of gas theory, gate station and regulator station operations and maintenance, labor agreements, safety manual, leak detection methods, procedures, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of industry codes including PHMSA DOT 191 & 192, Hazmat, OSHA, and industry Operator Qualification concepts (OQ).
• Must be able to travel out of service territory when required.
• Obtain and maintain company required valid Operator Qualifications (OQs).
• Ability to work on a bi-weekly on-call schedule.
• Must be available for response to after hours to work storms, emergencies, and critical assignments.
• Valid Driver`s License.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of experience in Natural Gas Pressure Regulation, Field Service design, installation, or utility operations.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of natural gas distribution system design, operations, maintenance, and construction principles and practices.
• Intimate operations and maintenance knowledge of the following: pressure regulation, Gate Stations, Regulator Stations, Cathodic Protection systems, SCADA.
• Project and schedule management skills, including computerized work and materials management tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with conflict resolution abilities.
• Attention to detail and teamwork orientation.
• Result and customer oriented.
• Ability to multitask and efficiently manage numerous projects and field crews.
• Proficiency in PC desktop applications (e.g., MS Suite, Salesforce Applications (Fieldforce), SAP, FWM, Document Viewer, and others.), smart phones and tablets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily activities of company and contract personnel in areas such as leak survey, cathodic protection, pressure regulation, odorization, and measurement activities.
• Assign, direct, plan and oversee work for the department.
• Supervise CNG field technicians to ensure safe and efficient operation of the daily field activities.
• Monitor and ensure quality of work performed by technicians and crews.
• Provide emergency response resources as required.
• Work closely and interface with internal and external customers.
• Resolve customer issues as needed.
• Assist internal customers on new construction and rebuilding of existing natural gas plants (gate stations, district regulator stations etc.).
• Work closely with PURA and local government agencies (Town of Greenwich) as needed.
• Support special projects related to system maintenance and upgrades as needed.
• Support regulatory reviews and audits of system records and respond to regulatory data requests.
• Interact with Operations and Engineering to ensure compliance with system replacements or modifications.
• Coordinate safety training, documentation, inspections, and investigations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and conduct effective weekly safety meetings.
• Ensure that all employees obtain and maintain the necessary Operator Qualifications (OQs) as required.
• Serve as the on-scene supervisor to outages and respond to reported gas leaks.
• Champion Avangrid`s safety culture and be a role model for safety.
• Administer leak reports, time sheets, store orders, work order balancing, material review, compliance with safety rules and regulations, standards of excellence and/or service guarantees.
• Monitor accuracy of field records (field notes, as-builts, work sketches) for auditing purposes and ensure compliance.
• Responsible for labor relations contract administration and communications.
• Conduct employee evaluations for annual performance appraisal process.
• Participate in hiring panels.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways