About Us

　　Elizabethtown Gas is a natural gas utility company that delivers safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas to over 300,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Union, Middlesex, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, and Mercer counties. At our core, we’re dedicated to being a committed community partner, delivering exceptional customer service and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future.

　　At Elizabethtown Gas, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.

　　Position Summary

　　A career in Asset Protection will provide the opportunity to be responsible for all distribution pipeline operations fieldwork. This typically includes testing, repairing and maintaining infrastructure. Additionally, this includes responding to emergency leaks. This must involve working cross functionally with other departments, such as dispatch, and gas supply/control.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Plan, schedule, and supervise the daily activities of Asset Supervisors.

　　Oversee compliance activities associated with below ground leak repairs and associated inspections on below ground infrastructure.

　　Focuses on timely emergency response to natural gas leaks.

　　Plans and directs incident management activities during emergencies and ensures timely and accurate response to state and federal regulatory agencies .

　　Responsible for promoting and maintaining a high level of quality customer service and satisfaction in all areas of service work.

　　Ensures Supervisors coordinate training needs of Operations Technicians with training programs established by management.

　　Review recommendations from Supervisors on new parts/tools and specialized parts/tools needed in storerooms and service vehicles and makes purchasing decisions.

　　Provide the guidance , encouragement, and correction as necessary related to performance management & employee development.

　　Responsible for KPI metric tracking and review for work planning and resource allocation

　　Assist in labor relations matters and promote harmonious management, employee, and union relations. 

　　Promote safety awareness and accident prevention at all times , ensuring all employees follow safety rules and regulations set forth by management.  

　　Investigate accidents and ensures reports on employee injuries, property damage, automotive accidents, and public liability are prepared and submitted in accordance with Company procedures. 

　　Prepare and manage department budget.

　　Consistent with all positions in this classification, additional projects, task and/or duties beyond what is outlined here may be assigned as required .

　　Qualifications

　　Required Skills :

　　Prior managerial experience, preferably in a union environment.

　　Working knowledge of natural gas code requirements, regulatory compliance policies.

　　Proficiency with business computer applications (Word, Excel, etc.), specifically as it relates to data analytics, reporting building and review, and determining appropriate next steps.

　　Required Background :

　　Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or;

　　Master’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience.

　　In addition, a minimum of 1 year of leadership experience is required .

　　Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree .

　　Preferred Skills :

　　Experience managing O&M and Capital budgets

　　Familiarity with bargaining agreements and the grievance process

　　Explore the Possibilities

　　South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day.

　　Benefits Package Overview

　　SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

　　The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include:

　　Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package

　　Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

　　Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

　　401(k), with generous company match

　　Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.

　　Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

　　At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.

　　SJI, an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to customers through two primary subsidiaries: SJI Utilities (SJIU) and SJI Energy Enterprises (SJIEE). SJIU houses the company’s regulated natural gas utility operations, delivering safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to more than 700,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across New Jersey via its South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas subsidiaries. SJIEE houses the company’s non-utility operations primarily focused on clean energy development and decarbonization via renewable energy production and energy management activities. Visit sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.