Operations Coordinator
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. Also, will provide general special project/process management in support of the Operations Supervisors and Operations Manager.
Representative Duties and 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 (muti-family projects, industrial, residential, and commercial).
Manages/supports special projects and assignments for Operations
Suggests 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.
Education and Experience:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
3-5 years experience in Distribution underground and Field Service above ground maintenance and construction
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 contract)
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
Southern Company Gas Success Factors:
Executing for Results Collaboration and Building Relationships
Learning and Thinking Industry Knowledge/Business Acumen
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), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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.
Job Identification: 6676
Job Category: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Virginia Natural Gas
