Operations Coordinator I, II or SR
Virginia Natural Gas, Newport News, VA, United States
Overview
Basic Function:
Implements and monitors Company construction, operations, and maintenance programs. Instructs and assesses the activities of distribution and/or field service-related work including meter installation, maintenance, and repair work on the gas distribution system. Inspects VNG and contractor work for safety and quality, coordinates pipeline safety. Also, will provide general special project/process management in support of the Operations Supervisors and Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
Coordinates installation and maintenance of gas mains, meters and gas services.
Advises Engineers on the constructability and cost effectiveness of gas facility installations.
Reviews Contractor invoices and as-built records for accuracy; ensure records submitted match the gas facility installations.
Monitors and updates the Company Work Management System with required information.
Reviews Click Mobile work orders and assesses field projects (multi-family projects, industrial, residential, and commercial).
Manages/supports special projects and assignments for Operations.
Sug gests field design changes to keep construction projects on schedule and at or below budget.
Oversees and monitors project from initiation through installation; provides periodic progress reports to Service Center Management; updates Engineering, Sales, and Mapping Services departments on relevant field information.
Maintains construction records in assigned Service Center(s); provides field records to contractors as needed.
Communicates with external project stakeholders (homeowners, business owners, permitting jurisdictions, etc.) to resolve complaints and/or claims.
Performs inspections and audits to ensure job safety, contractor work quality, and compliance to Company Standards and DOT regulations.
Provides on-call supervisor support (e.g., after standard hours, on weekends, on a rotational basis).
Represents the Company at various pre-construction meetings, including but not limited to meetings with DOT, homeowners, developers, local permitting jurisdictions, etc.
Monitors and controls inventory of emergency and spare materials for Transmission and Distribution depts.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED; 3-5 years experience in Distribution underground and Field Service above ground maintenance and construction.
Coordinator I (0-2 years of experience); Coordinator II (3+ years of experience); Coordinator SR (4+ years of experience)
Or equivalent academic education and experience
Skills
Preferred:
Work Management Information System – intermediate proficiency
PeopleSoft Financials - basic proficiency
Knowledge of natural gas Distribution facilities, Company policies, procedures and gas operating methods and standards
Technical knowledge of the installation of mains, services, and metering and regulating facilities, and other Distribution facilities
Knowledge of appropriate records, and documentation processes (i.e., test records, contractor invoicing, and main/service construction contracts)
Knowledge of GIS and Microsoft Office products
Prior experience working on the construction and maintenance of underground utilities
Certifications/Licenses
Required: Valid state driver\'s license and an excellent driving record
Company driving test
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Field based position with frequent exposure to extreme heat and cold, extreme noise, atmospheric conditions such as dust, humidity, dampness and occasional exposure to chemicals, fumes and gases and odors
Required to occasionally lift, carry, pull and push up to 50lbs
Occasionally must climb, crawl, bend, squat, kneel, reach and grasp
Out of town travel - Occasional
Keyboarding - Frequent
On-call as needed
Disclaimer
This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO). It serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
EEO Statement
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant\'s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Basic Function:
Implements and monitors Company construction, operations, and maintenance programs. Instructs and assesses the activities of distribution and/or field service-related work including meter installation, maintenance, and repair work on the gas distribution system. Inspects VNG and contractor work for safety and quality, coordinates pipeline safety. Also, will provide general special project/process management in support of the Operations Supervisors and Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
Coordinates installation and maintenance of gas mains, meters and gas services.
Advises Engineers on the constructability and cost effectiveness of gas facility installations.
Reviews Contractor invoices and as-built records for accuracy; ensure records submitted match the gas facility installations.
Monitors and updates the Company Work Management System with required information.
Reviews Click Mobile work orders and assesses field projects (multi-family projects, industrial, residential, and commercial).
Manages/supports special projects and assignments for Operations.
Sug gests field design changes to keep construction projects on schedule and at or below budget.
Oversees and monitors project from initiation through installation; provides periodic progress reports to Service Center Management; updates Engineering, Sales, and Mapping Services departments on relevant field information.
Maintains construction records in assigned Service Center(s); provides field records to contractors as needed.
Communicates with external project stakeholders (homeowners, business owners, permitting jurisdictions, etc.) to resolve complaints and/or claims.
Performs inspections and audits to ensure job safety, contractor work quality, and compliance to Company Standards and DOT regulations.
Provides on-call supervisor support (e.g., after standard hours, on weekends, on a rotational basis).
Represents the Company at various pre-construction meetings, including but not limited to meetings with DOT, homeowners, developers, local permitting jurisdictions, etc.
Monitors and controls inventory of emergency and spare materials for Transmission and Distribution depts.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED; 3-5 years experience in Distribution underground and Field Service above ground maintenance and construction.
Coordinator I (0-2 years of experience); Coordinator II (3+ years of experience); Coordinator SR (4+ years of experience)
Or equivalent academic education and experience
Skills
Preferred:
Work Management Information System – intermediate proficiency
PeopleSoft Financials - basic proficiency
Knowledge of natural gas Distribution facilities, Company policies, procedures and gas operating methods and standards
Technical knowledge of the installation of mains, services, and metering and regulating facilities, and other Distribution facilities
Knowledge of appropriate records, and documentation processes (i.e., test records, contractor invoicing, and main/service construction contracts)
Knowledge of GIS and Microsoft Office products
Prior experience working on the construction and maintenance of underground utilities
Certifications/Licenses
Required: Valid state driver\'s license and an excellent driving record
Company driving test
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Field based position with frequent exposure to extreme heat and cold, extreme noise, atmospheric conditions such as dust, humidity, dampness and occasional exposure to chemicals, fumes and gases and odors
Required to occasionally lift, carry, pull and push up to 50lbs
Occasionally must climb, crawl, bend, squat, kneel, reach and grasp
Out of town travel - Occasional
Keyboarding - Frequent
On-call as needed
Disclaimer
This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO). It serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
EEO Statement
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant\'s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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