National Grid (LSE: NG.; NYSE:NGG) is an international electricity and gas company and one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. We play a vital role in delivering gas and electricity to many millions of people across Great Britain and northeastern US in an efficient, reliable and safe manner. We are committed to safeguarding our global environment for future generations and providing all our customers with the highest standards of service through investment in our networks and through our talented, diverse workforce.

National Grid owns the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales and operates the system across Great Britain. It also owns and operates the high pressure gas transmission system in Britain and its distribution business delivers gas to 11 million homes and businesses.

In the US, National Grid distributes electricity to nearly five million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. Owning 4,160 megawatts of electricity generation, it is the largest power producer in New York State supplying power to over one million customers on Long Island. It is also the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., delivering gas to 3.4 million customers in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

National Grid also has a number of related businesses such as LNG importation and storage, land remediation and metering.

Senior Supervisor - Transmission Line Services

OCCUPATION:
General/Other: Construction/Skilled Trades;Site Superintendent

Our Transmission Line Services Department is seeking Senior Supervisors to join their team immediately.  The selected candidates will plan, schedule and supervise the work of employees or contractors engaged in the construction, operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of overhead transmission lines and associated equipment to insure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted service to customers in a manner consistent with Company and regulatory requirements.

 

Supervisors in Transmission Line Services work closely with other departments and contractor personnel to develop a construction work plan, detailed schedule S&H plan prior to the start of work and ensure that group resource needs are adequately identified and assigned to fully support the construction contract work plans, schedule and budget.  The Supervisors assure that personnel are properly directed, trained, licensed and evaluated within Company guidelines and procedures.  Additionally, you will coordinate with internal and external resources for pre-bid and pre-construction meetings and participate in calls/meetings to enforce the requirements of the contractor to provide weekly updates to support the Earned Value Analysis. 

 

Job Qualifications:

  • Associate or Bachelor Degree in electrical engineering is desirable.
  • Minimum of five (5) years experience in construction, operation and maintenance of transmission facilities with strong understanding of the applicable Construction Standards and work methods.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, OSHA, local and applicable environmental rules and regulations.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with self-direction and high motivation.
  • Ability to read construction field issues, prints, specification sheets, schematics, one line diagrams and instructional information to construct, maintain and troubleshoot transmission lines and equipment required.
  • Thorough understanding of electrical principles and the hazards associated with electrical transmission work and possess good mechanical aptitude.
  • Knowledge of applicable maintenance practices, safety requirements and labor contracts.
  • Able to travel throughout the service territory and work extended hours and weekends during planned or emergency situations as needed; travel may require overnight stays.
  • Strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills.

 

If you possess the job qualifications detailed above, have strong leadership skills and are self-directed, we invite you to apply for this position.

 

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