Supervisor, Gas Field Operations

Job Function: Gas Maintenance and Construction

About us

National Grid is hiring a Supervisor, Gas Field Operations (Restoration) for our Gas Damage Prevention/Paving and Restoration division in Lowell, MA (and also in Braintree, MA, please see other posting). This is a role that is approximately 50% in the field and 50% in the office (seasonal dependent).

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. Our expertise and track record position us to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for supervising external Paving Contractors, including scheduling, monitoring and quality control of asphalt, concrete, and other work associated with final restoration. Monitor safety, performance, productivity, and workload as needed to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness impacts. Actively manage union employees responsible for paving inspections and gate box inspections to ensure DPU compliance accountability while maintaining a cooperative working relationship amongst stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Assess the execution of final restoration at job sites to determine field conditions and permit stipulations, and audit final restoration products to ensure work meets Company standards.
• Verify final restoration order sketches based on city and municipality specifications as submitted by M&S contractors or in-house crews.
• Manage the utilization of resources (personnel, vehicles, and equipment) to ensure a timely response, monitor safety, performance, productivity, and workload.
• Ensure that all paving requirements are performed in accordance with Company standards and procedures, PSC Code requirements, OSHA, DOT and municipal rules & regulations.
• Assess the execution of final restoration to verify accurate scope of work for invoice approval and permit stipulations.
• Manage correspondence with public authorities, municipalities, city agencies, contractors, and customers in executing the scope of work.
• Monitor and manage customer complaints and violations regarding final restoration and ensure timely resolution.

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

• Supervisory experience required, preferably with union workforce.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE & TRAINING: Effective communication skills with basic knowledge of asphalt and concrete restoration practices or the ability to learn. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

EXPERIENCE: Ability to work cooperatively with outside stakeholders while working independently. Prior supervisory experience with both union and non-union employees is a plus. Two years of experience in construction field preferred.

EDUCATION: Degree in engineering, construction management preferred, or 3+ years experience (Engineering, Construction Management or similar).

Note: Employee(s) selected will be expected to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements and to participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program as required.

More Information

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation (