Supervisor, Measurement

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of drive, safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance
• We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger
• We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs
• We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard

By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.

Summary

Spire is seeking a Field Measurement Supervisor.  Directs and manages performed to install, maintain, and replace commercial and industrial meters along with their electronic devices by our unionized staff.

Will directly supervise Spire employees performing this work across multiple Spire locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Oversee the implementation of plans to ensure the health and safety of all employees in the department
•    Provide leadership and support to transformational change that will occur with the implementation of advanced metering technology for Commercial and Industrial customers. 
•    Organize work for crews and ensure that the material, equipment, welders, and other necessary personnel required to complete the jobs are available.  Coordinate the planning and scheduling with Workload Planning.
•    Inspect the job site prior to planning major projects and discuss/plan the job with the construction foreman, salesman, general contractor, and engineering before beginning construction and installation of meter set
•    Manage employee timekeeping, sick reports, vacation changes, and all other paperwork pertaining to personnel and projects; prepare and provide weekly job progress reports
•    Provide expertise and direction on various meter technologies used for measurement or accuracy testing
•    Coordinate large residential, commercial and industrial systematic meter changes or field tests as required each year
•    Coordinate the repair and maintenance of existing Commercial and Industrial meter stations
•    Manage and supervise the prefabrication and delivery of large meter stations
•    Train employees on proper meter and measurement procedures and standards
•    Rotate a weekly off-hour call out schedule of availability
•    Develop departmental procedures and training material as required
•    All other duties as assigned
 

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skills and perspectives
• Ability to lead a diverse work group through transformational change that will benefit the company and our customers
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet individual goals and deadlines
• Ability to lead a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The current responsibilities are the direct management of 15+ field employees located across Spire.

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

•    High School diploma or GED

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

• 5+ years of experience in overall company operations.  required
• Knowledge of natural gas metering and measurement concept. required.
• Experience working with Enterprise software applications such as SAP, Maximo, and CC&B. required
• Previous Supervisor responsibilitie. preferred

Physical demands, environment and schedule

•    Typically, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
•    Shared office environment and occasional in-field training, testing, and troubleshooting
•    Additional work time may be required as needed
•    Up to 25% travel required

•    Ability to work on call approximately once every 3 weeks

Posting Requirements

Spire accepts online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com

Posting requirements: The above posting description is intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Spire, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation, and recall regardless of the individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site.