Supervisor, Gas Field Operations

National Grid is hiring a Supervisor for our Gas Field Operations department in Waltham, MA.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Is responsible for the safety, reliability, security, and integrity of the gas distribution system through the daily supervision and organization of operations personnel to complete job tasks while complying with Company and Regulatory requirements.

The Gas Leak Survey Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the gas leakage surveys. This includes oversite of surveys using gas detection equipment in both business and non-business districts. The surveys cover the gas distribution pipeline, transmission pipeline patrols/surveys, Surveillances, cast iron pipe winter patrol, and other specialized surveys as necessary.

The main responsibilities of the Gas Leak Survey Supervisor are to ensure the safety, reliability, security, and integrity of the gas distribution and transmission systems. This is achieved through daily supervision and organization of operations personnel, who are tasked with completing job assignments while adhering to Company, departmental, and Regulatory policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.

Additionally, the Gas Leak Survey Supervisor supervises both internal and contracted personnel to ensure that work is completed in a timely and cost-effective manner within their area of responsibility. They also provide emergency response and supervision for personnel involved in a 24-hour, 7-day per week operation.

• Effectively Supervise a culturally diverse workforce through coaching, counseling and team building to ensure tasks are carried out in an efficient manner, including a supplemental contracted workforce. Ensure teams comply with safety standards, policies, and to ensure a safe working environment and minimize risk.

• Energetic team builder with experience developing and collaborating with teams of Leak Survey contractors and technicians.

• Excellent facilitator able to translate strategy into actionable tactics that will deliver sustainable policies, processes and practices and communicate plans within all levels of the organization.

• Build good working relationships with internal & external customers and manage the day-to-day relationships with them to understand their requirements and deliver appropriate solutions within National Grid policies and processes.

• Experience managing customer, regulatory relationships and demonstrates the ability to build an independent opinion of customer needs, problems and/or opportunities and design appropriate solutions.

• Effective communication skills including the ability to make persuasive presentations to small audiences.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

• ABET accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline is required
• 4+ years of experience in an engineering role or gas industry experience is required
• Strong collaboration, time management, and computer skills are required
• Valid driver's license is required
• EIT (Engineer-In-Training) certification is preferred
• Previous gas transmission and distribution planning experience utilizing Synergi hydraulic software, or similar, is preferred