Senior Supervisor Capital Construction

Requisition Number: 26565

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Job Summary

Supervise, direct and coordinate a team of Tapping resources in the west region responsible for the safe planning & execution of UGI’s capital construction and O&M projects tapping and camera Inspection needs. Works in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Project Management and Capital Construction to successfully execute work in the field to ensure project milestones are safely achieved. Interacts with contractors and UGI resources to schedule work, provide updates as necessary, coordinate crew training initiatives and maintain equipment-tooling as required. Interfaces with other regions tapping crews to provide support as necessary to achieve company goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Work with West Region Engineering, Project Mgt., Capital Construction and O&M depts. to review, approve, schedule and track tapping jobs.

- Oversee the maintenance and inventory of all tapping equipment-tooling and tapping truck(s) for proper operation, track and schedule required equipment-tooling maintenance, provide input to O&M budgets for tooling requirements. Order equipment as necessary.

- Supports and works in collaboration with other areas tapping crews to assess company needs. Including training and development opportunities for tapping resources.

- Support Capx. Projects in Region 4 as assigned.

- Performs field visits of project sites to ensure compliance with all OQ, Federal, State and Local regulations, and Company policies and procedures which influence the safety of employees, customers, and the general public as well as Company assets.

- Individual is assigned responsibility for 24 hour emergency response on a rotational basis utilizing the C & M workforce for repairs and installations.

- Perform other duties as requested

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

- Thorough understanding of gas construction practices, means & methods, tapping equipment, company work, environmental and safety practices

- Ability to read and understand project documents, contracts, engineering drawings and P&IDs

- Ability to effectively lead, plan, schedule, manage and coordinate daily work activities

- Excellent Interpersonal and written communication skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure environment in varying weather conditions

- Ability to work independently and as a team leader including the ability to manage conflicting priorities

- Leadership – setting of and enforcement of expectations and recognition for positive behaviors.

- Ability to lead, coach and manage team members

- Understanding of the budgeting process

Education and Experience

- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management preferred.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in direct utility construction, operations, construction management and/or inspection of complex pipeline projects and regulator station construction.

- Prior Supervisory and Tapping experience preferred.

UGI Utilities, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies.

As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.