Supervisor, Field Operations I/II (Gas- Construction & Service)

MDU Resources Group

• $86K — $124K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience for Supervisor I; Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field for Supervisor II;
  • 3 years of experience in natural gas/electric utility operations for Supervisor I; 5 years with 2 years in a supervisory role for Supervisor II;
  • Strong knowledge of energy operations;
  • Experience in project management and coordination;
  • Ability to ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise employees to ensure safety and compliance with operational policies.
  • Manage performance, productivity, and employee development.
  • Provide training and evaluations to ensure employee qualifications.
  • Ensure excellent customer service and resolve project-related issues.
  • Lead department efficiency and improvement efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work environment focused on safety and compliance.
  • Minimal travel requirements (up to 10%).
  • Pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

Provides effective leadership and supervision for workforce performing natural gas utility service and/or construction, maintenance, and repair work including emergency response and restoration activities; and supervises employees performing project management and coordination duties. Responsible for department and workforce management while focusing on compliance with company policies and federal and state requirements; and providing safe, reliable service to customers. Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Supervisor, Field Operations I: ($86,570 - $108,210)

  • A working knowledge of energy operations at a level normally acquired through the completion of an Associate's degree with strong technical emphasis, or equivalent experience; and
  • Three years' experience in natural gas and/or electric utility operations or related experience.


Supervisor, Field Operations II: ($99,540 - $124,420)

  • A working knowledge of energy operations at a level normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in engineering, project or business management, or related field or equivalent experience; and
  • Five years of progressively responsible experience in natural gas and/or electric utility operations including two years of supervisory or equivalent related leadership experience.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Supervises employees to ensure workplace safety, maximize productivity and teamwork, and ensure compliance within the department to adherence of operational safety and environmental policies, procedures, and practices and all Federal and State requirements.
  2. Provides work direction and resources, manages performance and productivity, ensures employee development, and leads department efficiency and improvement efforts.
  3. Provides training, evaluations, documentation and participates in the testing of department employees to ensure qualifications to perform covered tasks and associated work are up to date.
  4. Ensures excellent customer service with external customers and developers while coordinating projects and resolving requests and complaints.
  5. Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • Five years of progressively responsible experience in natural gas utility operations including two years of supervisory or equivalent related leadership experience.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
  • Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
  • Required to maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Requires travel: Minimal (up to 10%).


APPLICATION DEADLINE - October 14, 2026

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