Supervisor of Operations, Damage Prevention

at Summit Utilities/AOG in JONESBORO, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor of Operations- Damage Prevention based in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing company Line Locators in the identifying, mapping, locating, and marking of underground facilities using mapping programs, electronic detection equipment, and utility maps, staying in communication with contractors. In addition, coordinate and assist Operations in assessing locations for a need to repair, modify, and install locate points complying with industry standards, regulatory policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Responsible for supervising a locate team in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws pertaining to hiring; determining department procedures; assigning and directing work; providing training; appraising performance; rewarding and providing positive corrective action when needed; resolving employee issues; providing input and reports for department budget.

 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

When needed, assist in Locating and marking underground distribution system for contractors and others performing excavation work using appropriate locating equipment.Monitoring and Tracking GPS footage/mapping of untoneables to ensure locating equipment is being utilized properly and when needed.Monitoring Positive Response program.Complete Locator Performance Evaluations.Ensure all locators are within Compliance/811 Laws, and OQ requirements.Attend Pre-Construction Meetings and relay information to the locating team.Schedule Excavation training as needed. Work with outside and internal contractors and internal personnel to reduce facility damage.Ensure all RTK/Line Locating Issues and all other training needs are met.Conduct In house Load Leveling, Field Audits, and Ticket Audits on company locators.Manage the in-house Polygons.Ensure all Regulatory Audit needs are met.Ensure Damage Investigations are correct. Responsible for mentoring and coaching team members and aiding in their professional development.

 EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

 Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages), punctuation, grammar and spelling.Preferred candidate will have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in one of the following: gas and/or electric operations, locating, accounting, engineering or related field.  A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for up to four (4) years of experience.  

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES 

Provide a valid state driver's license and present and maintain a good driving record and to operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with ap



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.



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