Supervisor, Field Operations

Supervisor, Field Operations

Spire is seeking a Supervisor, Field Operations to work in St. Louis, MO. This position will be responsible for assisting the Administrators of Field Operations in overseeing and coordinating various field operations work including construction, maintenance, pipeline, service, operational training when required, and assisting the management administration of company policy, procedures, and coordinating the daily operation of the region.

Schedule and coordinate shared equipment and resources

Coordinate and oversee the implementation of plans to attain departmental goals

Review jobs, including checking blueprints, visiting work sites, prioritizing jobs, and ensuring that the necessary material and equipment are available to complete the job

Meet contractors and municipalities, including attending meetings or job sites, going over utility conflicts / changes in contractor plans, and scheduling start dates

Coordinate activities with other departments or other operations supervisors to ensure that work is completed in the most efficient manner possible

Assist the Service Administrator in the preparation and implementation of the department's business plan for the current and upcoming fiscal years

Prepare and coordinate all safety activities for the region

Review and complete various types of paperwork, such as absence reports, safety reports, service tickets, weekly manpower reports, etc.

Monitor crew performance to ensure job performance levels are in line with business unit objectives

Schedule all training (OQ, Fire, Hearing, Halt, Respirator, etc.) for employees

Observe and evaluate new employees

Ensure employee timesheets, expense reports, and other routine submissions are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Oversee the implementation of plans to ensure the health and safety of all employees in the region

Visit crews and technicians to check on the progress of jobs and that all safety standards are being followed

Assist in the management of employee issues, including assisting in the grievance procedure, filling temporary and permanent job vacancies, and disciplining employees

All other duties as assigned.

Recognize problems and respond, systematically gather information, sort through complex issues, understand consequences of decisions, seeks input from others.

Ability to make difficult decisions and communicate those decisions to others.

Sets challenging and productive goals for the team and holds others accountable for actions.

Ability to provide resources and support.

Ability to use checkpoints and processes to measure results.

Ability to provide and communicate clear performance objectives.

Ability to set challenging and productive goals and delegate effectively.

Ability to lead by example, define roles / responsibilities, motivate and set strategy.

Responsible for direct management of up to 20 union employess or up to 30 contract employees

Support and develop their team in order to improve their level of operational and customer service skills to ensure the safe operation of the distribution system and to continually improve the level of customer service that we provide.

Responsible for continually motivating the members of the team to improve the level of safety awareness to achieve success with all the business unit and corporate safety goals and initiatives.

Ability to lead by example in support of the Company's essential characteristics and values : strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual's unique skill and perspective.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture

Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people.

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines.

Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment.

High school diploma / GED

Valid Missouri Class E License required or the issuing state's equivalent and the ability to drive safely and accident free.

2+ years of people leadership experience in an environment with enforced safety protocols is required

2+ years of experience in utilities, construction or related field strongly preferred

Experience working in a union environment and knowledge of collective bargaining agreements strongly preferred

Experience working with standard operating procedures, operational qualification (OQ) assessments, OSHEA standards, and HR and personal procedures preferred

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, MS Teams and other business software applications is required.

A mix of normal office conditions, outdoors exposed to all weather conditions, in construction areas with uneven surfaces and in areas exposed to loud audible noises