Senior Supervisor, Internal and External, Capital Delivery Supervision

National Grid is hiring a Construction Senior Supervisor for our Complex Construction Department in Canarsie, NY and Melville, NY.

This position covers the Downstate NY Region with work zones from Staten Island to Montauk Point.

Everyday we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

This position will supervise external Gas Contractor crews performing all aspects of related work to manage the local construction process to ensure safe operations are being performed for not only the contractor personnel but the public as well. Safety, Quality and Compliance are the key factors to ensuring we meet our corporate goals. Extensive knowledge of our gas system is a must including pipeline installation and gas regulator stations.

The Senior Supervisor is responsible for the oversight and organization of assigned operations personnel and contractors. You will effectively ensure timely and cost-effective completion of Gas Capital Delivery projects while supporting the safety, reliability, and integrity of gas facilities in accordance with the company's departmental, regulatory policies, and procedure requirements.

Oversee and support the construction process in the field following the construction policies and procedures while maintaining a strong focus on workplace safety, through field inspection. Supervise a workforce that may work overtime hours (day/night). Must be available for standby assignments on a rotational basis and respond to emergencies to

• Collaborate with wide range of diverse teams across industry, including contractors and bargaining units as well as government & local municipality officials
• Knowledge of Federal, State, OSHA, local, and company safety & environmental rules and regulations & systems used in the Natural Gas Industry
• Knowledge and ability to drive within New York City is required.
• Must be comfortable calling safety stops, leading stand downs, and speaking in front of large groups of contractor employees.
• Thorough knowledge of Company policies and procedures, and technical competence to prudently apply these to support construction operations
• Extensive knowledge of the gas transmission and distribution system, engineering, construction & maintenance practices, gas utilization equipment, gas metering, and the electric distribution system; Federal, State, and Municipal Codes, Company standards and procedures as well as computer operations are essential.

• A bachelor's degree in engineering/related area and/or equivalent work-related experience
• 8 years of relevant experience in areas of utility operations, utility construction & operations or similar industry is preferred
• Committed to 'on the job' training programs with practical experience of methods, processes and techniques relevant to certification requirements with NGA/C Gas Operator Qualifications
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, and PowerPoint. SAP and Adobe/Bluebeam experience is a plus.
• Understands procedures & standards and demonstrates the ability to provide directions with clear reason and rationale.
• Strong oral and written communications skills are required.
• Maintains a non-restricted State issued driver's license.
• Able to travel throughout service territories and willing to work extended hours when the job requires. That might include, but is not limited to, system emergencies. Driving to other company locations, including Upstate NY and New England, for various meetings and training.
• API 1169 certification desirable.
• Valid drivers licence with a safe driving history.