What you'll be working on...

• Coach, develop, mentor, communicate expectations, foster engagement, recruit, and recognize employees in order to achieve goals, drive performance, and maximize results.
• Oversees the safe operation and maintenance of the distribution system to maximize internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Coordinates, schedules, and supervises front-line employees and contractors, ensuring timely and safe responses to planned and emergency situations.
• Facilitates training to ensure consistency and adherence to compliance requirements while providing the highest quality service possible.
• Anticipates, identifies, and communicates potential issues before they escalate.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of budgets to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
• Works cross-functionally to create successful partnerships with other departments to meet business goals, expectations, and budgets.

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete written/electronic daily/weekly/monthly reporting requirements.
• Provide management with performance feedback and documentation as needed.
• Secures materials and other resources that are needed for the department.
• Performs other related duties as required to include participating in the on call rotation-including nights and weekends.

Who you are...

• Three to five years of gas operations or leadership experience required.
• Strong interpersonal, self-confidence, and leadership skills to effectively work with employees at all levels.
• Lead and inspire a diverse workforce through a dynamic work environment and manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to effectively communicate and make personal connections with a wide variety of audiences verbally and in writing.
• Budgetary, planning, and forecasting skills. Cost benefit approach to decision-making.
• Ability to function well in critical/stressful situations while making comprehensive and safety oriented decisions.
• Self-motivated and willingness to learn.

What makes us great

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

Benefits/what's in it for you?

• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce and a culture that promotes a sense of belonging for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email human_resources@chpk.com or Ruth Warner, Director, Human Resources Operations at rwarner@chpk.com.