Sr Supv Non Operations

National Grid is hiring a Senior Supervisor for our Gas Capital Delivery Supervision in Albany or Syracuse, NY.

National Grid is one of the fastest growing utility companies with Safety as our core value. Winning several awards for 'America's Best Employer for Diversity', the company welcomes any talented leader who is interested to work for the gas construction department. 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. This requires us to deliver on our promises, and 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.

The Senior Supervisor is responsible for the oversight and organization of assigned operations personnel and contractors. You will effectively ensure timely and cost-effective completion of Gas Capital Delivery projects while supporting the safety, reliability, and integrity of gas facilities in accordance with the company's departmental, regulatory policies, and procedure requirements.

This position will supervise external Gas Contractor crews performing all aspects of related work to manage the local construction process to ensure safe operations are being performed for not only the contractor personnel but the public as well. Safety, Quality and Compliance are the key factors to ensuring we meet our corporate goals.

Oversee and support the construction process in the field following the construction policies and procedures while maintaining a strong focus on workplace safety, through field inspection.

Ensure the delivery of a successful project through leadership in the construction process while remaining fully compliant and within budgetary limitations, resulting in the timely and cost-effective installation of gas facilities

Supervise a workforce that may work overtime hours (day/night). Must be available for standby assignments on a rotational basis, and respond to emergencies to ensure public safety

Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with all federal, state, and local municipality regulations & guidelines, and Operator Qualifications

Confirm accurate daily reporting of all field work

Review daily reporting and System Operating Procedures of the job, work orders, construction sketches, Operator Qualifications of the crew, contractor onboarding, etc.

Collaborate with wide range of diverse teams across industry, including government & local municipality officials

Attend & participate in all field meetings including pre-construction meetings, safety meetings, and all daily job briefs

Attend & participate in future project meetings and perform constructability review of future projects.

Mentor lower-level supervisors

• A technical degree/bachelor's degree in engineering/related area and/or equivalent experience is preferred
• 5 years of relevant experience in areas of utility operations, utility construction & operations or similar industry is preferred
• API 1169 preferred
• Committed to 'on the job' training programs with practical experience of methods, processes and techniques relevant to certification requirements with NGA Gas Operator Qualifications
• Knowledge of Federal, State, OSHA, local, and company safety & environmental rules and regulations & systems used in the Natural Gas Industry
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Primavera, PowerPlant and SAP experience is a plus.
• Understands procedures & standards and demonstrates the ability to provide directions with clear reason and rationale.
• Strong oral and written communications skills are required.
• Able to attend and test for Gas Operator Qualifications
• Maintains a non-restricted State issued driver's license.
• Able to travel throughout service territories and willing to work extended hours when the job requires. That might include, but is not limited to, system emergencies. Driving to other company locations, including New England and Downstate, NY, for various meetings and training.
  

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans to join National Grid