Summit Utilities, Inc.

Supervisor, Asset Data

Fort Smith, AR

Full-time

About This Job

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor, Asset Data. This hybrid role requires working from one of our offices in Little Rock, or Fort Smith, AR.

POSITION SUMMARY

This role plays a key part in supporting field employees and enhancing customer satisfaction through the effective oversight of asset data and drafting operations. You’ll lead a team responsible for construction drawings, as-built documentation, and post-construction mapping for gas pipeline projects.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Supervise a team of drafters and asset data professionals, ensuring adherence to company policies and applicable laws including assigning and directing work; providing training; appraising performance; rewarding and providing positive corrective action when needed; resolving employee issues.

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Oversee the creation of construction and as-built drawings, post-construction maps, and related documentation

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Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Construction to ensure accurate mapping of proposed and completed projects

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Assist in developing and supervising a multi-year program in collaboration with the Pipeline Integrity and GIS departments to populate missing and correct inaccurate data to support the implementation of Company risk models

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Provide technical guidance and process support to drive efficiency and accuracy in asset data management

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Prioritize and assign work to support pipeline safety and timely work order completion

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Participate in the preparation of Company technical specifications

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Supervise departmental compliance with Operator Qualification (OQ) requirements

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Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to create and edit applicable construction drawings, isometric views, civil engineering site plans, detail drawings, mapping, and natural gas system appurtenances (e.g., regulator stations, valves, fittings)

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Map easements and LandBase for subdivisions and pipelines as constructed

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Create material lists, maintain as-built records for field installations, and ensure document accuracy

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Will be expected to learn all skills for any machine and/or software necessary to accomplish tasks and all other duties as assigned

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Collaborate with departments including GIS, Pipeline Safety, Operations, Construction, Business Development, Legal, and Plant Accounting

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Support document preparation for local, state, and federal regulatory agencies

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Maintain current technical and regulatory knowledge through training and field evaluation

Other duties as assigned by Asset Data Manager

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or GIS from an ABET-accredited university with 3+ years in a regulated natural gas utility; OR

5+ years of direct experience in the natural gas industry with relevant drafting and supervisory experience *

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

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Strong project management skills and the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously

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Proficient in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word and Excel

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Knowledge and experience reading and interpreting drafting standards, material lists, pipeline mapping, ROW information, plats, legal descriptions, blueprints, and others

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Exceptional attention to detail with a passion for data accuracy and documentation

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate in meetings, one-on-one exchanges, conduct presentations, and providing feedback in a positive and constructive manner

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Proven ability to collaborate across teams and influence at all levels, including senior leadership

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Familiarity with PHMSA DOT Part 192 regulations and applicable state requirements

A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.