Job Information
National Grid Supervisor, Gas Field Operations in Brooklyn, New York
About us
National Grid is hiring a Supervisor for our Gas Field Operations – Contractor Oversight department in Brooklyn, New York.
Job Purpose
Responsible for the daily supervision and organization of assigned internal and external Contractor Oversight personnel to accomplish job tasks effectively and efficiently in line with departmental and National Grid requirements. Translates functional policy by managing day to day operations to drive greater efficiencies within their own team and ensure safety across processes, pipelines, and people. Manages inspectors and crews and is responsible for their productivity. Responsible for ensuring that National Grid safety and compliance procedures are followed.
Key Accountabilities
Monitor performance of diverse staff including issues relating to sickness, discipline, and poor standards of work to ensure that work is carried out efficiently and effectively.
Contribute to the protection and safety of the public and organizational personnel by ensuring that contractor/employee personal protective equipment, tools and equipment, and materials, meet National Grid safety policies and standards.
Possess knowledge and understanding of National Grid’s policies and processes/procedures and ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Respond to on/off hours gas and/or electric outages and emergencies representing Gas Field Operations and National Grid as appropriate to other Company emergency response personnel, Emergency Response Agencies, Regulators, and the Police.
Support achievement of goals including operational targets, mandated objectives, budget goals, emergency response and safety.
Support continual development of union workforce by conducting Safety Assessments (ESD’s) and Compliance Assessments (CA’s) and by coaching, performance assessment and appraisal.
Expected to respond on site or via phone to off hour emergencies for both gas and electric, including weekend standby assignments, storm restoration, contractor damages, large scale outages, etc.
Responsible to address related 3rd party contractor/ union issues, resolve customer issues and regulatory inquires.
Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required
Effective communication skills including the ability to make persuasive presentations to small audiences.
Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent job-related experience in a related area with 3 or more years of experience
Effective communication skills including the ability to make persuasive presentations to small audiences.
Must have a good working knowledge of tools and systems within designated area or demonstrated ability to be able to become proficient in department tools and systems.
Encourage and empower others by offering help and advice to supervisors and service people.
Provide insights and analysis to improve performance within the Operational area.
Ability to coach and manage crews and help team deliver results.
Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
More Information
Salary - $109,000 - $128,000
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
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 the National Grid team.