Operations Specialist Gas operations

Peoples Gas, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Operations Specialist to support Field Operations which requires flexibility to report out of our Chicago North, Central, South and Peoples Energy Training Center locations.

North Shop: 4025 W Peterson Avenue

Central Shop: 4207 W 35th Place

South Shop: 38 W 64th Street

Peoples Energy Training Center: 4228 W 35th Place

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

The Operations Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to support field operations within an office setting. The various tasks may include but are not limited to, monitoring compliance workloads, analyzing data and utilizing reports, creating work orders, requesting permits, fielding calls from customers and field employees, and providing daily support to company and contracted field employees. The Operations Specialist will have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular area, works under minimal supervision and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks.

Job Responsibilities

o Monitoring workloads to satisfy customer service requests and compliance requirements

o Analyzing data and forecasting

o Supporting Service (above ground) and Distribution (below ground) workloads

o Creating work orders and assigning to field personnel

o Requesting permits

o Updating of company systems

o Direct line of support to field personnel

o Coordinating with shop management

Minimum Experience Required

Preferred Qualifications

End Date: 07/17/2025

Pay Range Minimum: $27.97

Pay Range Maximum: $45.45

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

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We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

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