District Superintendent, Fort St. John

Pacific Northern Gas Ltd. (PNG), a subsidiary of TriSummit Utilities Inc., owns and operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems in British Columbia’s lower Peace River, west central, and north coast regions. PNG’s western transmission line extends from the Enbridge gas transmission system north of Prince George along the Highway 16 and Highway 37 south corridors to Terrace and then onto the port communities of Kitimat and Prince Rupert, providing transportation and gas services to twelve communities and a number of industrial facilities. In the Province’s northeast, Pacific Northern Gas (N.E.) Ltd. provides gas transmission and distribution service in the Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge areas.

Reporting to the Manager, Operations Northeast, this position is located in our Fort St. John office. The District Superintendent is responsible for the overall safe and efficient operation of the Sales and Service, Construction and Measurement Teams located in Fort. St. John.

**PNG is an Employer of Choice**

PNG is dedicated to being the preferred reliable energy solutions provider in the communities we serve. We service approximately 42,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in more than 16 communities across northern B.C. Our energy systems provide heat and comfort to families and power businesses that support local economies and create jobs.

The company has grown and evolved to meet the demands of various major capital projects, while also working on the energy transition to deliver energy for a cleaner future, including exploring new and emerging technologies for lower-carbon solutions.

At PNG you will join an action-oriented, accountability-driven organization that prides itself on a “get it done right” approach and efficient execution. PNG has a safety and people-first company culture that values teamwork, integrity, resourcefulness and transparency. The company is committed to prudent decisions and responsible operation focused on the needs and interests of our customers, our stakeholders, our employees, our communities and the environment.

PNG is focused on employee satisfaction and engagement, with an emphasis on growth, development and meaningful work. At PNG, each team member is empowered to put their fingerprints on multiple aspects of the business, and directly contribute to business success, on a daily basis.

We offer a flexible, dynamic, and agile environment where employees have the opportunity to collaborate and interface with colleagues and peers at other TSU subsidiaries from the east coast all the way to Alaska and the Northwest Territories. PNG maintains memberships with CGA, AGA, WEI, and EGBC and encourages participation in these associations, and supports opportunities for professional development and industry conference participation.

Our system traverses some of the continent’s most rugged and beautiful mountain, river, and coastal terrain. With offices in Terrace, Smithers, Fort Saint John, Dawson Creek, and Vancouver, PNG offers an opportunity to live, work, and play in a variety of communities with their own mix of amenities and charm, all accessible via regional airports serviced by all major airlines.

PNG offers competitive packages, including DB or DC pension plans, savings plans, wellness allowance, extended health and dental plan, annual incentive plans, generous vacation and flex days.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage, provide direction, and be responsible for all aspects of activities in the District Office.
- Direct supervision of approximately 15 employees
- Assist with budget development for the departments and monitor the cost, including reporting on variances monthly.
- Coordination of training requirements for personnel
- Prepare detailed monthly reports including current and emerging issues, the status of ongoing projects, progress towards objectives, and plans for the next month.
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Relief coverage for Operations Manager Northeast and Superintendent Dawson Creek.
- Perform probationary, competency performance reviews of direct reports.
- Assist in the Initiation of disciplinary investigations and reviews.

**DUTIES**:

- Represents the company with respect to Construction & Maintenance, Distribution, Transmission and Gas Plant related emergencies.
- Assist in developing and updating policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable codes.
- Assist in developing meaningful relationships between local area personnel, fire departments, indigenous groups, municipal offices, and other outside agencies.
- Coach, train, and lead people to ensure strong, safe team environments.
- Detailed planning on approved projects from conception through to completion.
- Ensure As-built records are accurate and complete and project completion reports and accruals are up to date.
- Work closely with the business development team on feasibility studies for po