Supervisor - Gas Construction

Company: AVANGRID, Inc.
Location: Orange
Posted on: February 15, 2021

Job Description:

Iberdrola is a global energy leader, the number one producer of wind power, and one of the world's biggest electricity utilities in terms of market capitalisation. The group supplies energy to almost 100 million people in dozens of countries including Spain, the United Kingdom (ScottishPower), the United States (AVANGRID), Brazil (Neoenergia), Mexico, Germany, Portugal, Italy and France, with a workforce of more than 35,000 people. Iberdrola is leading the transition towards a sustainable energy model through its investments in renewable energy, smart grids, large-scale energy storage and digital transformation, to offer its customers the most advanced products and services. Thanks to its commitment to clean energy, Iberdrola is one of the companies with the lowest emissions and an international benchmark for its contribution to sustainability and the fight against climate change. Responsibilities Supervises employees in the construction, operations and maintenance of gas distribution and transmission systems. Oversees, plans, and schedules new construction work, preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections and training activities. Ensures that construction and maintenance activities are completed in accordance with construction standards, following approved policies, procedures, safety rules, and budgets. Frequent interaction with customers (internal & external) to solve problems/concerns and ensure customer satisfaction.
---Supervises Company employees and inspects subcontractor crews; in the construction, operation, and maintenance of gas distribution systems to ensure system integrity and public safety.
---Plans, schedules and directs new and replacement gas construction work, preventive maintenance work, inspects and performs corrective maintenance on gas facilities and provides safety training to the construction crews.
---Ensures that construction and maintenance is completed in accordance with construction standards, following approved policies, procedures and safety rules.
---Frequent interaction with customers (internal & external) to solve problems/concerns and ensure customer satisfaction.
---Prepares damage reports, company accident reports and other paperwork necessary to complete jobs and account for work completed.
---Reviews and signs as needed as-built drawings, leak repair reports, time sheets, contractor extra reports and other paperwork as necessary to assure Company records are accurate and completed paperwork is properly processed in a timely manner.
-- Skills and Requirements ---Associate's Degree and 10 years of underground Construction and Maintenance experience or a High School diploma and 13 years of Construction & Maintenance experience required.
---Supervisory experience of a union and non-union workforce is preferred. Skills/Abilities: ---Knowledge of underground gas construction, properties of natural gas, bargaining unit labor agreements, gas leak detection methods and procedures, CBYD regulations, State and Federal pipeline safety regulations; Hazmat, and OSHA are preferred. Ability to read construction maps and drawings, mechanical ability, oral and written communication skills, Organization and planning skills are required.
---Candidate must have a valid driver's license.
---Role requires various DOT Operator Qualifications. Must be available for response during after-hours to work storms, emergencies, and critical assignments. On-Call rotational assignment required. #L1-MM1

• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Collaborate and Share
• Be a role model
• Focus to achieve results
• Be agile
• Technical Skills Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables AVANGRID's--employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At--AVANGRID--we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Learn more about equal employment by following this--link If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources department at 203-499-2777 or--careers@avangrid.com
  Nearest Major Market: New Haven
  Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford

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