Michigan Gas Utilities, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Operations Supervisor in our Coldwater, Michigan location.
Job SummaryThe Operations Supervisor manages internal resources, external contracted resources and business applications/processes based on the need of the business unit. This includes (but not limited to) supervisory tasks in Gas Operations related to construction, design, planning, and scheduling for MGU gas transmission and distribution systems. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the construction or maintenance activities related to the company's transmission and distribution infrastructure within an assigned area. Operations Supervisors ensure that all customers' needs are met in a safe, efficient and timely manner through the effective management/utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials. Their first concern is to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and contractors during all work applications.
Job Responsibilities- Plan, coordinate and conduct safety meetings
- Conduct sessions to communicate work assignments, review procedures, and discuss safety hazards and mitigation techniques as needed
- Motivate and engage employees to increase efficiency, productivity, availability, safety performance and core expectations
- Apply knowledge of labor contracts to decisions regarding scheduling, work assignments, and performance issues
- Supervise all customer requests to meet deadlines on a timely basis
- Work through various channels to keep customers informed prior to and during planned outages
- Coordinate activities for storm restoration/gas emergencies
- Work with Customer Service group, or others, to audit work from design through construction
- Provide feedback to appropriate work groups, or contractor work force, for process improvement
- Visit work sites
- Ensure compliance with all rules, regulations, codes, and laws for employee and contractor installations
- Manage area budget
- Coordinate facilities management for repairs, maintenance, etc.
- Represent the office or the area on special projects teams, committees, and industry organizations as assigned
- On call rotation duties as supervisor standby
Minimum Qualifications- High School Diploma, HSED, or GED
- 3 years' experience in utility or similar industry and/or 3 years' experience in supervision of direct reports
- Working knowledge of union contracts and employee relationship building
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractors, and community groups.
- Strong communication and organizational skills are a benefit
- Valid Drivers License
Preferred Qualifications- Associate's Degree in a technical, business, supervisory management, or related field
- Live or relocate to the Coldwater Michigan Gas Utilities service territory or within a 20 mile circle of the Coldwater office
- Experience with technical, process and business procedures in natural gas distribution areas
- Experience with construction diagrams
- Experience interpreting Michigan Public Service Commission rules
- Experience with informal or formal leadership
- Experience coordinating and managing work assignments and small/large scale projects
- Experience with safety rules
End Date: 09/08/2026
Pay Range Minimum: $90,507.56
Pay Range Maximum: $135,761.08
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
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