Utility Supervisor

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Utility Supervisor to join our team. 

The Utility Supervisor provides leadership, management and business development for utility line locating and leak detection services for LSC.  This individual will also provide the team with operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and financial oversight. The Utility Supervisor will work to effectively grow the services and ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. 

This is a critical leadership role responsible for the management of project logistics necessary to complete field work safely. This individual will be overseeing a team with direct reports within our Integrity Management Core Services Department.

Responsibilities:

•       Knowledgeable on various locating equipment, methods, and techniques

•       Have general knowledge in leak detection for gas operations and underground facility and infrastructure

•       Complete projects using competent and ethical principles and techniques

•       Read and interpret project plans, technical drawings, schematics, and reports

•       Be familiar with details of client specifications and federal regulations

•       Manage sweep crew in a professional and proficient manner

•       Have general knowledge in the correct, safe and efficient locating of underground utilities

•       Understand utility permitting

•       Accurately detect, classify, and document natural gas leakage on client infrastructure

•       Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program and ensure they align with LSC’s vision of being known for Real asset Integrity Management (IM) solutions among companies who believe in Integrity

•       Support in the development and manage an operating plan and budget

•       Ensure that operations activities comply with all relevant legislative, professional, and industry standards, as well as incorporate best practices to improve the IM program

•       Ensure that workforce is consistent with financial measures such as backlog, in-play opportunities, and prospects

•       Oversee and participate in the hiring and field training of new employees

•       Ensure the Utilities Team complies with company policies

•       Ensure a solid department safety record is maintained by demonstrating health and safety as a priority for self and team

•       Work with other supervisors, schedulers, and business lines to efficiently staff and oversee projects

•       Support and assist training execution for technicians

•       Work with Audit and Unlocatable crew to ensure proper quality and documentation

•       Reviewing data and final reports from project inception through project closeout; provide input to project management prior to client deliverable

•       Reviewing documentation of site safety meetings (Tailgate) and daily performance of JSA’s and hazards evaluation to provide feedback and support, as required

•       Make recommendations for equipment and participate in annual budgeting process

•       Make recommendations for training and certifications for technicians

•       Maintaining and ensuring OQ records for reports are up to date and onsite

•       Monitor and implement fixes infield to on time and damage percentages

•       Work closely with leads in field to address all field related issues

•       Have weekly/daily meetings with leads to assist in quality and on time work flow

•       Lead weekly safety meetings with crew to address any safety concerns

•       Monthly meetings with client to address field related issues and percentages

•       Drive process in field with leads, locators and support staff to ensure quality

•       Assist in locates within your area when needed 

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in utility line locating and leak detection preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Project management experience preferred
• Proven track record of growing business and developing teams
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to dissect problems and quickly develop solutions
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access
• Strong public speaking skills
• Ability to learn new material quickly
• Oil & gas pipeline or related industry experience a plus
• Attention to detail
• Travel up to 25-40%

Physical Requirements and Demands:

•        Ability to work in a physically demanding outdoor environment, as required
•        Ability to traverse rugged terrain, excavations and work around pipe and equipment, as required
•        Must be able to travel to offsite locations for extended periods of time
•        Frequent periods of standing for long periods
•        Occasional lifting of up to 50 lb.
•        Exposure to weather including heat and cold climates
•        Ability to work long hours for extended periods, when projects demand
•        Ability to sit at a desk and work with a computer for extended periods

Be Part of Something Bigger – Join the Team at Lake Superior Consulting!

At LSC, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent and take on meaningful projects in industries including Liquids and Natural Gas, Power, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing.

If you’re driven, curious, and ready to grow your career while making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Lake Superior Consulting offers a competitive compensation package. The actual starting salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, and office/market location. The anticipated hourly range for this position is $29 – $32 per hour.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible work options
• 401K/Profit Sharing (6% company match)
• Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (twelve per year)
• Tuition reimbursement

Bias-Free Hiring Practices:

Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.