Wgl- Supervisor, Field Operations

Job Description

Washington Gas is seeking a Supervisor, Field Operations to lead represented employees and contractors performing below-ground natural gas distribution work. This role oversees daily field operations, including leak response, gas main and service activities, infrastructure maintenance, and emergency response efforts, while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and reliable service.

• Location: Northwest Station | Rockville, MD
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM
• On-Call Requirement: This position participates in an on-call rotation and must be available to respond to emergency situations outside of regular working hours as needed.

The Supervisor, Field Operations Will:

• Supervise the daily work of assigned represented Washington Gas (WG) employees, as well as contractors involved in all aspects of the infrastructure maintenance processes.
• Responsible for hiring, evaluating, training, performance management, compensating, motivating, coaching, and developing staff.
• Ensure that all phases of Field Operations meet or exceed Corporate, business unit, regulatory and project objectives and use sound implementation of Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that projects are completed within budgetary limitations.
• Oversee the successful and safe operation, maintenance, tie-in of gas mains and/or emergency response for an assigned region of the WG pipeline system.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, state and local codes.
• Lead the daily work activities and distribution of planned leak repair, and other pipeline infrastructure tasks among crews.
• Coordinate immediate/emergency response activities.
• Coordinate emergency response field operations to ensure customer, public and employee safety.
• Establish guidelines and practices to ensure that company facilities are maintained in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Other duties as required.
• On call responsibilities when required.

Core Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Valid driver's license required
• Must pass gas odor recognition testing
• 5+ years of related work experience, preferably in the natural gas (or related) industry, appliance service, natural gas piping, HVAC, construction, or similar field.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to reconcile conflicting goals and priorities, lead projects to completion, and effectively supervise and develop employees.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of pipeline construction, replacement, operations, maintenance, emergency response procedures and practices, and applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
• Proven knowledge of gas distribution, appliance diagnostic repair and service, field construction operations, heating and air conditioning systems, pipe work, electrical wiring and controls, venting and ventilation, and/or gas equipment operations.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, planning and scheduling skills, and the ability to logically analyze and solve business problems.
• Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office, to retrieve, research, share, and present business information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and establish productive working relationships with business partners, supervisors, subordinates, and peers.

Preferred Background:

• Bachelor's degree

Compensation/Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary range of $103,500 to $150,750 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Washington Gas values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

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For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.