Bachelor's Degree required; Engineering or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of gas operations experience.
Professional Engineer license preferred.
Strong knowledge of UGI's Operating Procedures and CFR 49 Section 192.
Familiarity with PUC regulations across various chapters.
Demonstrable computer skills and basic business/accounting knowledge.
Responsibilities
Manage daily gas operations within the South region.
Establish and monitor gas operations budgets for effective resource use.
Develop short- and long-term goals for regulatory compliance and system integrity.
Oversee metrics development for operational performance tracking.
Lead standardization efforts to enhance operational efficiencies.
Identify and cultivate leadership talent within the operations team.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Supportive corporate culture focused on community service.
Emphasis on safety and reliability in operations.
Full Job Description
Requisition Number: 31095
Job Summary
Responsible for the management of regional operations in a fiscally efficient and effective manner while maintaining a safe, reliable gas distribution system. Responsible for all customer service, operation and maintenance, meter reading, operations support services, and meter and regulating activities. Also responsible for limited construction activities. The Director - Gas Operations is tasked with fostering growth while improving UGI's corporate image, customer satisfaction and community service.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage daily gas operations within the South region
Establish, manage, and monitor gas operations expense and maintenance capital budgets to ensure the effective use of dollars.
Develop short- and long-term utility operations goals to ensure regulatory compliance and improve system integrity, while fostering growth and the effective and efficient use of resources across UGI. Oversee the development of metrics for use in tracking internal operational performance, comparison to industry peers and driving peak operational performance.
Lead utility wide standardization efforts designed to improve operational efficiencies and long-term operation's system integrity.
Identify and develop leadership management and operations talent.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of UGI's Operating Procedures.
Comprehensive knowledge of CFR 49 Section 192.
Comprehensive knowledge of PUC regulations (various chapters).
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrable computer skills and/or aptitude, basic business and accounting/finance experience or education.
About UGI Corporation
UGI Corporation is a holding company that operates through its subsidiaries in the energy distribution, storage, and services industries. The company's subsidiaries include UGI Utilities, AmeriGas, and UGI International. UGI Utilities provides natural gas and electric service to customers in Pennsylvania. AmeriGas is the largest retail propane marketer in the United States. UGI International distributes liquefied petroleum gas in Europe. UGI Corporation was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
