Communications & Controls Supervisor

Communications & Controls Supervisor

Non-Union Position

IS Gas Management;
Sherwood,Oregon (US-OR)

Hybrid scheduleavailablefor Oregon & Washington residents.

Regular FT, Exempt

Posting # 5700

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.

In addition to environmental stewardship, we're also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

NOTE:

This hybrid position is based at our headquarters in downtown Portland, Oregon. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the office or be willing to relocate to the Portland metropolitan area. Employees are required to work onsite Tuesdays through Thursdays each week, with remote work flexibility on Mondays and Fridays, subject to business needs. This schedule supports collaboration, connection, and team engagement while providing flexibility for focused remote work.

Do you have a passion for telecommunications and control automation? Are you looking to leverage your technical and leadership skills in a collaborative environment? Do you have experience supporting the installation, maintenance, and operation of communications, electronic and telemetry systems to ensure safe, reliable, cost-effective, and DOT code compliant operations? If you are action oriented, solution driven and focused on team success this is an amazing opportunity for you!

We hold ourselves to a high standard and follow through on our commitments. Our transparency, and ability to deliver on our promises make us a trusted and respected business partner.

We understand our customers' needs and advocate for them. Our relationship with our customers ensures the technical needs of the business are met.

We embrace new technology and skills to better meet the company's needs. Our passion for new technology keeps us ahead of future opportunities for the business.

We relate with inclusion, kindness, curiosity, and humility. Respect for differences leads to innovation and collaboration.

• Supervises the installation, maintenance and operation of a variety of communications and control systems including: telemetry and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) communication devices and related systems; microwave radio systems;
  Multiple Address Radio (MAS) SCADA telemetry radio systems;
  Voice Radio UHF and VHF systems; network and wireless systems supporting field telemetry and voice and data communications; and telephone and data communication systems.
• Coordinates work processes with Engineers, SCADA developers, Gas controllers, and Project Managers.
• Schedules Electronic technician work and PTO; provides consolidated work schedule for requested (scheduled) work.
• Ensures unscheduled work (outages) are prioritized and responded to appropriately and according to SEV level definitions.
• Interprets, updates and works from plans and detailed schematics. Ensures workgroup adheres to documentation standards and wiring diagram as-built update process.
• Maintains SCADA Telemetry asset inventory and records.
• Maintains current training programs and manuals for workgroup.
• Certifies task proficiency of Electronic Technicians on scheduled (preventive maintenance); unscheduled (equipment malfunction/outage) maintenance procedures; and appropriate operator qualifications (OQ) for all assigned equipment.
• Performs on the job training for electronic techs in a lab environment or at Remote SCADA Telemetry Sites
• Performs routine inspection trips to remote SCADA Telemetry Sites to ensure standards are met.
• Assures that telemetry, radio, and communications-electronic systems are installed, maintained and operated in compliance with DOT code and company policy.
• Assures that field personnel and equipment are prepared for cold weather and emergency operations.
• Promotes, implements, and monitors safe work practices and conducts safety meetings for appropriate staff.
• Responds to and evaluates emergency situations, analyzing required action and directing appropriate response; maintains proper emergency response procedure.
• Coordinates work methods in accordance with company and regulatory standards
• Develops staffing needs; participates in employee selection processes.
• Develops and ensures adherence to preventive maintenance schedules for all assigned equipment.
• Supports Company's commitment to a culture of safe work practices.
• Adheres to…