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Overview Philadelphia Gas Works Looking for a challenge and ready to power up your career? Free Health Insurance Optionsu2013 Free Dental Insurance u2013 Flex Spending - Commuter Benefits - Pension Plan u2013 Free Parking u2013 Wellness Programs u2013 Onsite Gyms u2013 Tuition Assistance- PSLF Eligible Employer- Parental Leave The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers. From its humble beginnings in 1836, PGW has grown into the large, modern facility that exists today. As one of the nation's leading natural gas providers, PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth. PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region. Become part of the PGW Team Shift Supervisor, GPO manages a work group by providing guidance and direction to vocational employees. The incumbent is responsible for startup operation and shutdown of natural gas, LNG and vaporization facilities, M&R Stations, as well as associated auxiliary equipment throughout the plant, including but not limited to, the loading and unloading of cryogenic and/or flammable bulk liquid carriers, the emergency generating system, river water pumping system, boil-off compressors, LNG under-tank heating systems and boilers. In addition, this Shift Supervisor assists the Operations Supervisor in conducting work force planning, coaching, training, budget preparations, expense control and other administrative duties and is responsible for the overall quality of work for the group. Impact of decisions will be measurable within one month. Responsibilities Gas Processing Operations Train Process Operators in all facets of operations including but not limited to safety and fire-fighting processes, plant protection equipment, plant emergency response and periodically evaluates performance via proper documentation. Assist Operation Supervisors to periodically review, update or develop operating procedures, simple process sketches, safety audits and various reports; occasionally performs gas purges to make process equipment and associated piping safe prior to maintenance activities; conducts safety audits throughout the plants and stations. Ensure plant equipment is properly secured prior to maintenance activities, that Process Operators maintain proper control parameters, such as pressures, temperatures, flows, etc.; maintains city distribution pressures ensuring distributed gas is properly conditioned. Monitor equipment operations and properly reports equipment maintenance needs; writes necessary shop requests and reports. Ensure that all pertinent data and process information is properly logged and recorded; safe loading and unloading of LNG, liquefied nitrogen, liquefied ethylene, diesel fuel and high-pressure nitrogen trailers. Personnel Management Coordinate subordinate work activities by developing project timelines, milestones and analyzing impact, determining priorities of activities, making work assignments, monitoring projects, and providing direction and assistance as needed. Assess employee needs ensuring subordinates are properly trained and adhere to company policies, practices and procedures including collective bargaining agreement when applicable. Evaluate and meets with subordinates to discuss work performance providing appropriate commendations and disciplinary actions to ensure employees are well equipped to meet and/or exceed job expectations. Finance & Accounting Provide cost effective suggestions for process improvements in order to reduce maintenance budget expenditures. Participate in the annual budget preparation process as needed or requested. Other Related Functions Keep abreast of current trends, equipment technology and best practices in equipment maintenance. Perform other special projects and assignments as requested. Qualifications Technical trade school certification, journeyman status in electrical, pipefitting, welding, instrumentation, or Associates degree in a relevant field of study Must have 1 to 3 years relevant experience working in a utility plant, refinery, control room or operations management Must have a City of Philadelphia Class