Supervisor, Customer Metering Services

Company: Algonquin
Location: Fall River
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

We better the lives of our customers and communities.

Purpose

Supervise, coach, train and administer appropriate actions associated with daily Customer Field Service operation.

Accountabilities

• Manage the dispatch office to provide scheduled work for service techs and dispatch them as required. Prioritize all work within the area to provide for the most efficient scheduling and use of resources.
• Supervise Customer Field Service personnel, meter shop and two man fitting work.
• Check and supervise all large meter installations. Conduct field tech audits and quality assurance site visits. Equipment inspections and audits as required.
• Maintain records of gas leaks and arrival times. Manage the workforce plan. Monitor Dispatch Process effectiveness, including the dispatch schedule.
• Understand and implement the provisions of the, Local 369, UWUA AFL-CIO, Union Contract.
• Completes time sheet accurately, including supporting those submitted by the workforce regarding the assigned job or jobs and record the proper account number relating to the work performed.
• Monitor employee attendance in accordance with Company FMLA and Attendance Control policies.
• Support manager in implementation of departmental and company policies and procedures.
• Participate in off hour coverage for emergencies including hit mains, storms, and customer outages.
• Ensure adherence to the company's O&M standards
• Demonstrate a high standard of safety and provide a safe work environment by complying with safety regulations and enforcing corporate and operational policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration plus a minimum of five years' experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform assigned work required. 5+ years of Gas Utility industry experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of gas utility operations, federal, state and local natural gas codes.
• Excellent leadership and decision making skills. Ability to work well within a team environment as well as operate within cross-functional teams to address various customer requests. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, diagrams and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to qualify for and perform the covered tasks under the Operator Qualification standards
• Understanding of GIS Systems and how to read/interpret company distribution records.
• Working knowledge of pressure control and monitoring systems.Ability to operate gas leak detection equipment. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or comparable software applications
• Valid Driver's License

Who we are

We know that the services we provide directly affect and are essential to our customers' quality of life and wellbeing. From homes to hospitals, elder-care facilities to elementary schools, our customers depend on our ability to continue to provide safe and reliable energy and water services. For more than 30 years, Liberty has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our renewable energy and regulated utility services into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged - Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Today, Liberty provides regulated water, electricity, and natural gas utility services to over 807,000 customers in the United States and Canada. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represents over 2 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity and more than 1.6 GW of renewable energy projects under construction.

Through embedding sustainability in our day-to-day business decisions and putting our customers first in all that we do, we know that we can do well by doing good. We recognize that we have a role to play in leading the energy transition towards greener solutions for our customers and communities. And, our recent recognition in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and as one of the Top 10 of Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World ranking are testaments to our work in sustainability.

About Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp:

Liberty is a subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ("Algonquin"). Algonquin is a North American diversified generation, transmission and distribution utility with $11 billion of total assets. Common shares, preferred shares, and installment receipts are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQN.PR.A, AQN.PR.D, and AQN.IR. APUC's common shares are also listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AQN.

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What we offer

• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

• Share purchase/match plan

• Pension Plan

• Free refreshments

• Top Talent Program

• Volunteer paid days off

• Employee Assistance Program

• Achievement fund

• Free parking, including free electrical charging

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role, and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

As part of our commitment, we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify the Talent Acquisition Team.

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