National Grid

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Be instrumental in shaping the future of Gas Transmission The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come. Gas Transmission (GT) is evolving and navigating through an exciting time as we take on the challenge of the zero carbon target for 2050. As the Operations Supervisor, you’ll support Pipeline Maintenance Centre (PMC) growth strategy and identify new lines of business, either through organic work or new activities. Your role will include the preparation of business cases, initiation of design, and provision of technical support. As a leader, you’ll encourage and endorse effective practices whilst creating a driven and proactive environment allowing PMC to flourish About you We are looking for an Operations Supervisor who will... Drive a team culture of safe working and safety compliance in all work activities with policies and procedures, undertaking incident investigations and safety/technical inspections on site. Coordinate and supervise activities to provide a cost effective, efficient and fit for purpose emergency response, and specialist pipeline intervention service to internal and external customers. National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone in the UK with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. We are working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow. We are looking for someone who is a... Strategic Thinker – having the ability to consider a multitude of influences when making decisions and recommendations to the wider business and external stakeholders around the delivery of projects. Problem Solver - being able to analyse current and potential business challenges to ensure our risk management processes are maintained and enhanced where required. You’ll be able to see the ‘bigger picture’ and clearly communicate it throughout the team, driving a excellence throughout the team. Communicator – you’ll manage a dynamic team on a day to day basis, ensuring deliverables are achieved so we can continue to demonstrate world class performance in respect of pipelines! We aren’t just looking for someone with the knowledge, we want someone whose ambition will evolve and elevate our PMC team allowing us to continue to provide a safe, reliable service to our customers whilst developing clean carbon-neutral solutions for the future... If this sounds like it could be you, we want to hear from you! Key Accountabilities Recruit, develop and lead a highly motivated, innovative PMC function, developing talent and a performance management culture, to drive value through employee engagement, exceeding all relevant targets and strategic objectives within the business unit. Manage all planned work (including maintenance), utilising allocated resources to produce cost effective, customer-focused and efficient service within budget whilst supporting various PMC projects, ensuring timescales and budgeted costs are met. Provide effective supervision and management of work planning and delivery of maintenance, defect, breakdown and operational activities, driving performance within a team to optimise work efficiencies and maximise asset and plant availability and reliability. Manage the ‘safe setting to work’ of all work activities in accordance with the safe control of operations procedures. Drive a team culture of safe working and safety compliance in all work activities with National Grid Policies and Procedures, authorising permission documents, undertaking incident investigations and safety/technical inspections on work undertake. This role will be based out of our Birmingham PMC depot. However, travel and overnight stays would be expected allowing you to visit stakeholders and work from other sites when required. Skills & experience required Good understanding of the operation and maintenance of high pressure gas transmission pipeline systems and above ground installations, associated plant & equipment, fault diagnosis and rectification (Pipelines) Good understanding of the operation and maintenance of aero-derivative or electrically driven machinery trains, associated compressor station and terminal plant & equipment, fault diagnosis and rectification (Compressors) Detailed understanding of the Safe Control of Operations procedures and Authorised as Authorising Engineer within SCO/91 & /94, and EL/96 for all work types, and undertakes role of Job Owner. Strong leadership, influencing, customer orientation and communication skills, providing the ability to promote team working and harmonious working between direct staff, project teams and contractors at all levels Qualifications HNC/ONC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline IOSH managing safely Valid driver's licence Our values and principles Every day at National Grid, through listening to what our customers need, we do the right thing and find a better way. As a National Grid employee, you’ll treat our customers as a priority, taking time to listen and work with them to help give them the best experience we possibly can. You’ll need to be proactive and flexible in your approach and continually look for ways to exceed their expectations – sometimes in unexpected and helpful ways. You’ll provide accessible information when our customers need it and make things simple by using your expertise to guide them. Above all, you’ll follow through on your promises to deliver value, drive efficiency and give them a great customer experience. We offer inclusion and diversity training for everyone here at National Grid, with a view to building an inclusive working environment and developing all our employees. Training opportunities range from unconscious bias and reverse mentoring to targeted training initiatives which are tailored to support our diverse and innovative work force. What you'll get A competitive salary between £36,000 - £41,000 – dependent on capability As well as your base salary, you will receive a company car or allowance, a bonus of up to 20% of your salary for stretch performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, a salary sacrifice technology scheme, support via the employee assistance line and matched charity giving to name a few.

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Company Type: Public

Company Size: 5001 - 10000

Revenue: 5 - 10 billion (USD)

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