Director Operations, South Region

Requisition Number: 31095

At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.

We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance.

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Job Summary

Responsible for the management of regional operations in a fiscally efficient and effective manner while maintaining a safe, reliable gas distribution system. Responsible for all customer service, operation and maintenance, meter reading, operations support services, and meter and regulating activities. Also responsible for limited construction activities. The Director - Gas Operations is tasked with fostering growth while improving UGI’s corporate image, customer satisfaction and community service.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Manage daily gas operations within the South region

- Establish, manage, and monitor gas operations expense and maintenance capital budgets to ensure the effective use of dollars.

- Develop short- and long-term utility operations goals to ensure regulatory compliance and improve system integrity, while fostering growth and the effective and efficient use of resources across UGI. Oversee the development of metrics for use in tracking internal operational performance, comparison to industry peers and driving peak operational performance.

- Lead utility wide standardization efforts designed to improve operational efficiencies and long-term operation’s system integrity.

- Identify and develop leadership management and operations talent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Comprehensive knowledge of UGI’s Operating Procedures.

- Comprehensive knowledge of CFR 49 Section 192.

- Comprehensive knowledge of PUC regulations (various chapters).

- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

- Strong organization and planning skills.

- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education and Experience

- Requires Bachelor’s Degree; Engineering, advance degree preferred.

- Minimum of 10 years of gas operations experience.

- Professional Engineer license preferred.

- Demonstrable computer skills and/or aptitude, basic business and accounting/finance experience or education.

UGI Utilities, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies.

As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.