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Supervisor, Damage Prevention (MA)
08/17/2021 Locations Southborough-MACheck out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!
We are seeking an individual who can provide direct supervision and monitoring of Eversource Energy’s Damage Prevention Program for Massachusetts Gas Operations. Involves integrated planning, scheduling and execution of facility locating activities, performance measurement and benchmarking, coaching/training, safety adherence, implementing best practices, establishing metrics, and driving performance improvements. Extensive communication with customers, community officials, excavators, and Eversource Energy personnel regarding all aspects of damage prevention.
Essential Functions
- Oversees all aspects of the damage prevention and compliance program for Massachusetts Gas Operations including the supervision of personnel performing facility locating activities.
- Monitors, analyzes and reports on compliance performance with Federal and State excavation laws/regulations for both internal and external parties.
- Assists with investigations and data collection used for regulatory reporting of damage and compliance performance metrics.
- Maintains and monitor databases related to damages and billing to recover damage costs.
- Develops relationships with internal and external stakeholders to obtain and share information that will benefit Eversource Energy.
- Supervises implementation of best practices for public awareness, field execution, employee training, work processes and documentation.
- Understands and complies with labor contracts, works to resolve initial grievances, and initiates appropriate disciplinary action when required.
- Ensures all work is conducted in a manner consistent with the Eversource Energy’s safety and quality standards as well as Federal and State regulatory requirements.
- Work involves calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, training, implementing, and presenting.
Qualifications
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Requires thorough knowledge of damage prevention techniques, legislation, utility locating practices and industry trends.
- Knowledge of design and construction of gas distribution facilities as well as the codes and regulations that govern the operation and maintenance of the gas distribution system.
- Able to analyze multiple sources of data and see relationships/patterns/trends, identifying root causes or consequences and implications.
- Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems promptly in an un-defensive manner.
- Strong communication (written and oral), conflict resolution and teamwork skills.
- Proficient in the use Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
- Experience and proficiency with relevant company related IT systems.
- Working knowledge of the labor contracts.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Five (5) plus years of experience in utility locating and/or gas facilities construction.
- Supervisory experience is preferred
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid drivers’ License, D.O.T. preferred
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
- Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Eversource is recognized as one of the top utilities in the country specializing in energy efficiency solutions for our customers. Our team of energy experts work with residents, businesses, designers, and contractors across New England to advance clean energy solutions. We provide our customers with the expertise necessary to improve comfort, increase business performance, and lower energy costs. We are building the region’s premier energy efficiency team and are seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Why Eversource?
Serving more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, and employing a workforce of more than 8,000 New Englanders, Eversource represents one unified company across three states.
The energy efficiency solutions provided by Eversource have received top honors from national organizations such as ENERGY STAR, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, and Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships. Come make a difference and work for an employer who is a leader in the industry. We have a great working environment, excellent compensation and benefit programs, and opportunities for growth.
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