Inspection Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position: Senior Inspection Supervisor – Capital Construction

Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Duration: 5-10 Years

Work Model: Field

Summary:

Scope of Work - Main duties, settings, geography, reporting relationships, other relationships:

Supervises contractors associated with large scale capital projects for Program Gas Line replacements, Gate Station regulation and modernization, District Regulator upgrades. Knowledge of gas distribution and transmission systems. Oversees, plans and schedules new construction work, inspections and training activities in accordance with Northeast Gas Association standards, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities regulatory requirements. Ensures that construction is completed in accordance with construction standards, following approved policies, procedures, safety rules and budgets. May interact with customers (internal & external) to solve problems/concerns and ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities: Major Roles and Responsibilities (Scope of work - range of responsibilities):

•            Plans and oversees work of gas departments. Supervises to ensure safe and efficient operation of the daily field activities of both Company and various contractor construction crews. May resolve customer issues when needed. May provide assistance to Technical Services on new construction and rebuilding existing infrastructure.

•            Schedules the work of line or street crews. Manage the scope of projects and assigns the appropriate crew and skills balance. Arranges for any special equipment and ensures that all material needs are met.

•            Administers damage claims and billing, leak reports, time sheets, store orders, job kitting, work order balancing, material review, compliance with safety rules and regulations, standards of excellence and/or service guarantees. Monitors accuracy of Gas Records for auditing purposes and ensure compliance.

•            Oversees construction office and support budget management. May coordinate department activities with local and state highway departmental officials.

•            Coordinates safety training, documentation, inspections, and accident investigations. May conduct contractor evaluations in support of project awards.

•            Oversight inspections to support Bare Steel & Cast-Iron Piping replacements, Gate Stations, District Regulator upgrades.

•            Incumbent will require company certification to Avangrid Construction Standards and Operator Qualifications (OQ’s) as prescribed by Northeast Gas Association ( www.northeastgas.org ) standards to support Field Oversight.

•            Experience with Plastic pipe fusion and Plastic Welding Process.

•            Pipeline oversight, Piping Fabrication, Welding background along with certifications in Non-Destructive Testing are highly desired.

•            Excellent organizational skills developing and maintaining CWPs (Construction Work Packages) for Records Management/Retention.

Education & Experience Required:

•            Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience preferred.  

•            High School Diploma/GED required with 7 years’ relevant experience and the completion of the relevant progression program.

•            Knowledge of gas work and construction.

•            Knowledge of gas distribution construction and maintenance, labor agreement, safety manual, leak detection methods, procedures and instrumentation.

•            Knowledge of industry codes including ASME, API, Hazmat, and OSHA.

•            Knowledge of Welding Processes and Non-Destructive Testing would be a benefit.

Certifications:

•            Valid Driver’s License.

•            May require various DOT Operator Qualifications.

Skills/Abilities: 

•            Results and customer service oriented.

•            Good oral and written communications skills.

•            Self-directed work skills with emphasis on multitasking.

•            Computer skills applicable to MS Word, MS Excel, SAP, MS Outlook.

•            Demonstrated supervisory skills.

•            Strong interpersonal skills.

Competencies:

•            Be a role model

•            Be agile

•            Collaborate and Share

•            Develop Self & Others

•            Empower to grow

•            Focus to achieve results

•            Technical Skills