Operating Supervisor, Gas Technical Operations (GTO)

Overview

Under general supervision of the GTO Manager, is responsible for the direction, supervision, and assignment of work to crews under his/her direction for all gas distribution activities in an assigned division of the Company. These activities include the installation, construction, maintenance, removal, repair, operation, and inspection of the gas system station facilities, as well as leak survey, gas measurement, and cathodic protection.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

- Maintains a working knowledge of relevant state and federal codes, along with Orange & Rockland's gas standards, work procedures, and EH&S rules and guidelines.

- Coordinates, monitors and supervises field activities associated with the installation, construction, maintenance, removal, repair, operation, and inspection of the gas system station facilities, as well as leak survey, gas measurement, and cathodic protection.

- Responds to field emergencies of various types.

- Plans, organizes, schedules and assures the assignment of personnel to optimize productivity and meet operating goals and system conditions. Verifies and approves time sheets and material requests relating to assigned work.

- Sets the expectation and motivates direct reports to perform assigned work in an acceptable and professional manner. This includes taking the proper actions when the assigned work is below and above acceptable levels in accordance with the labor relations guidelines.

- Communicates with direct reports and advises on work rule compliance, good housekeeping, and work area protection practices for equipment and work areas.

- Ensures completion of and quality of pertinent documentation. Performs special projects or assignments as required.

- Promotes a customer service focus. Emphasizes professionalism, honesty, concern, courtesy, excellence and teamwork within the unit.

- Communicates openly with direct reports, fellow supervisors and planner on matters of general interest, Company or department policy, and activities relating to assigned area of responsibility.

- Monitors compliance with Company policies and procedures e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Substance Abuse, Discipline, Security, Productivity and Environmental Instructions, Code of Conduct, etc.

- Performs other related assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

- Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years related work experience in the operation and maintenance of a gas distribution system or equivalent operations experience. or - Associate's Degree and 4+ related work experience in the operation and maintenance of a gas distribution system or equivalent operations. experience or - High School Diploma/GED and 5+ years related work experience in the operation and maintenance of a gas distribution system or equivalent operations experience.

Relevant Work Experience

- Must have demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office and Mainframe & Web based systems and the ability to coordinate with other departments, required.

- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to foster a team spirited work environment in support of Orange & Rockland's & Con Edison's Corporate Values, required.

- Must possess strong decision-making skills and be able to balance priorities, handle multiple assignments with changing priorities and take decisive action, required.

- Must have excellent communication skills, demonstrating a clear and logical style that is easy to understand, required.

- The ability to work with all levels of management and union personnel is essential. Must be able to effectively lead and manage work crew, required.

Licenses and Certifications

- Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Must be able and willing to travel as needed.

- The position requires working in all types of weather conditions when in the field, as well as climbing and working in areas of limited space.

- Must be medically approved and fit tested for half-face, full face and SCBA use.

- This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing as required by the Department of Transportation.