Gas Storage Supervisor

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

In this important role you will effectively lead a gas storage operations workforce, focusing on obtaining organizational objectives within the guidelines of providing safe, reliable natural gas utility service to customers. Provide supervisory oversight of storage and compression workforce to ensure compliance with all standards.

Pay Range: $94,800 - $156,250 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: Manager Gas Transmission & Measurement

Location: This position may be located in Casper, Laramie, or Rawlins, Wyoming

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:
* Supervise, schedule, train, and develop front-line employees performing work in the areas of storage, compression, and transmission tasks. Lead all aspects of and ensure the completion of all regulated/mandated work.
* Responsible to Wyoming storage and transmission operations to maintain knowledge of DOT regulations and requirements, coordinates with Gas Engineering & Standards to assure DOT regulations are understood and communicated.
* Proactively promote and lead safety initiatives in all phases of operations and in compliance with DOT, State, and Company standards.
* Make daily decisions that positively impact capital and maintenance programs including external contractors. Partner with other departments and personnel to continuously improve processes.
* Accountable to be responsible for and supervise audits, take corrective action as needed. Participate in all scheduled OPS audits and drive follow-up actions as needed to assure in compliance. Construct/coordinate gas incident investigations as required.
* Positive working relationships and communications with local communities and customers served. Requires successful partnerships with other energy delivery groups and customer care to meet field services business goals, customer service standards, and expectations.
* Build successful relationships through communication to leaders in towns with municipal utilities. Lead business acquisitions initiatives including due diligence and public advocacy.
* Assist in the Development of district level budgets.
* Respond to emergency situations.

Additional Responsibilities:
* Manage employee & labor relations issues at the operational level, with assistance from Human Resources.
* Actively sponsor or lead continuous improvement efforts and build a positive environment that empowers all employees to continuously improve.
* Maintain training records and compliance documentation.

What Is Required:
* Bachelor's Degree in business management, engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Minimum of 3 years of pipeline, utility industry, gas storage operations, corrosion, measurement, transmission or other relevant experience required.
* Valid Driver's License upon hire.
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to be effective in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to independently lead multiple tasks.
* Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software).
* Ability to participate in cross-functional teams and manage external contractors.
* Effective project management skills.
* Excellent collaboration and customer service skills.
* Leadership skills including coaching and team engagement.

What Is Desired:
* Three (3) years' experience in a supervisory position.
* Financial management, budgetary, planning, and forecasting skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.