South Jersey Industries Career Site

Collector (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Major Function: Collector Collects payments of overdue accounts from customers.

Obtains necessary information regarding the status of customers’ accounts.
Locates and contacts customers for collection of delinquent gas or merchandise accounts; collects and records payments received.
Refers cases of uncollectible accounts to supervisor and submits recommendations as to course of action.
Shuts off and order on gas service as instructed by supervisor.
Orders removal of appliance(s) for non-payment of merchandise bills.
Performs the duties of a Meter Reader, as required.

Days & Hours: Depending on work function, must be flexible to work 8 or 10 hour schedules as assigned.

Installer (Hammonton, NJ 08037)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Function: Under general supervision, installs and makes operational HVAC equipment and other appliances as required. Performs preventive maintenance. Under direct supervision, performs basic HVAC repair coincidental with preventive maintenance.

Essential Functions: Under general supervison, perform the following job functions:

Install and make operational HVAC equipment and other appliances as required.
Perform preventive maintenance
Maintain good housekeeping, including maintenance if tools and equipment, and maintain required truck stock
Accurately apply company company biling and installation procedures
Maintain a positive customer service approach
Advises customers of and recommends company products and services
Under direct supervision, performs basic HVAC repair and coincidental with preventive maintenance.

Days & Hours: Hours will be determined as per company policy.

Gas Dispatching/Controller Intern (Bedford, Texas - South Jersey Resources Group)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Function: Coordinates the receipt and delivery of gas between suppliers, producers, marketers, pipelines and customers and ensures that company volumes are accurately tracked and invoiced.

Essential Functions:

1. Arranges for delivery of natural gas to our customers on a daily basis.

2. Nominates all contractual data on a timely basis to the applicable receipt and delivery pipelines.

3. Communicates between our suppliers and customers to ensure that contractual nomination data is coordinated throughout the delivery chain.

4. Ensures that all gas purchases have an applicable delivery point and that all gas sold has an applicable supply point.

5. Works with gas marketing personnel to ensure that imbalances are minimized by communicating in a timely manner when problems arise.

6. Enters all pertinent nomination data into the nomination systems maintained by the applicable pipeline and point operators.

7. Tracks the movement of all physical gas sales and maintains spreadsheets showing the contractual movements of gas.

8. Enters actual physical sales data into SJRG accounting records when initial sales require modification due to changes in delivery volumes.

9. Works with suppliers, purchasers, pipelines and point operators to monitor and minimize imbalances. When imbalances occur, works within pipeline and LDC guidelines to reduce, eliminate, or trade those imbalances in the manor most advantageous to the company.

10. Reviews the efficiency of the nomination and accounting activities to ensure that those functions are run in the optimal manner.

11. Develops and cultivates favorable relationships with gas purchasers, producers and suppliers.

12. Identifies incremental capacity and supply availability which may be acquired by the company in a cost effective and profitable manner to the company.

13. Represents the company at various business meetings and functions conducted by marketers, gas suppliers and suppliers of pipeline services.

Supervisor, Field Engineering (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Function: Plan, schedule and supervise the performance of engineering and operating assignments. Responsible for the safe and prudent design and maintenance of the company’s operating system and construction practices. Assigns workload among Field Engineering staff.

Essential Functions:

Provide, review and approve the plans, specifications, construction procedures and cost estimates for distribution mains, service lines, meter/regulator stations, including for residential/ commercial new business and replacement/relocation/improvement.
Provide technical support services to the Operating Departments, particularly including the areas of System Integrity, Planning and Distribution Operations.
Work with System Planning Staff to conduct system studies, utilizing network analysis and other forms of load studies.
Provide recommendations for system modifications that will cost effectively position the Company’s system to serve future loads.
Check pipe sizing for proposed main extensions for adequate capacity and compliance with master plan.
Serve as Project Manager on distribution pipeline, meter/regulator station projects.
Obtain right-of-way as needed.
Work with outside Engineers, Architects, Attorneys and other professionals.
Perform duties inherent in all supervisory, professional and administrative positions. Consistent with all positions in this classification, additional projects, tasks and/or duties beyond what is outlined here may be assigned as required.

Supervisor, Street Operations (Waterford Works, NJ - Waterford Division)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Function: Plan, schedule and supervise the activities of distribution field personnel in the Asset Management, Compliance, and Construction functions.

Essential Functions:

Plan, schedule and supervise the activities of distribution field personnel in all Distribution Department functions. Major functions are defined as:

Asset Management

- Leak Pinpointing

- Leak Repair

- Service Renewals

- Emergency Repairs

- Drip Pumping

- Rubble/Patch

Compliance

- All Leak Surveys

- Regulator Maintenance

- Valve Maintenance/Inspections

Operations Techncian - Utility (Glassboro, NJ - Glassboro Division)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Major Function: Operations Technicians may be assigned by the Company to perform all aspects of work within the Street/Utility Job Family including, but not limited to:

· Completing all phases of core utility work with regard to customer service and meter and gas pressure regulator installations

· Conducting leak investigations and responding to emergencies of any nature

· Installing, repairing and maintaining distribution mains and services

· Operating mechanical equipment

· Other duties as defined by the CBA for the Street/Utility Job Family

Initial assignments will be as follows: UTILITY

Thereafter assignments may be made within the job family consistent with the CBA.

Supervisor, Accounts Payable (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Supervises: Accounts Payable Clerks

Basic Function: Responsible for the direction of the activities, scheduling and work assignment for the Accounts Payable function of the company. Also, performs a variety of accounting assignments and studies under the direction of the Supervisor, Stores Accounting and Accounts Payable.

Human Resources Recruiter (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Function: Responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting success for the business units/lines. These responsibilities include developing and/or implementing and/or maintaining: recruiting plans, recruiting strategies and the recruiting process. Recruitment process includes but is not limited to: interviewing, candidate evaluation, advising managers, & maintaining HR business systems.

Essential Functions:

Develop and execute recruiting plans.

Work with hiring managers on recruiting plans.
Acts as business partner by offering business units/lines HR related guidance in recruiting/staffing related decisions
Assist with creating job descriptions.
Lead the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position.
Efficiently and effectively fill open positions.
Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.
Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.
Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
Build networks to find qualified passive candidates.
Post openings in newspaper advertisements, with professional organizations, and in other position appropriate venues.
Administers the internal job posting and job award procedure for union and non-union positions to ensure consistency among all SJI companies, and remain in compliance with relevant contract provisions.
Utilize the Internet for recruitment.
Post positions to appropriate Internet sources.
Improve the company website recruiting page to assist in recruiting.
Research new ways of using the Internet for recruitment.
Use social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates.

Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and employees.

Locate and document where to find ideal candidates.
Work to establish a recognizable “employer of choice” reputation for the company, both internally and externally.
Communicate with managers and employees regularly to establish rapport, gauge morale, and source new candidate leads.
Create contacts within industry.
Attend local professional meetings and membership development meetings.
Maintain regular contact with possible future candidates.

Coordinate and implement college recruiting initiatives.

Proactive in contacting and coordinate college recruiting initiatives.
Attend career fairs for recruiting and company recognition.
Develop working relationships within colleges to aid in recruiting.
Make presentations at colleges, attend student gro

Director, Human Resources (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Performs Workforce Planning/attrition analysis for the Company and recommend appropriate action to ensure the ongoing success of the organization consistent with its succession planning process.
Develops reports and recommendations for the approval of senior management designed to ensure comprehensive and cost effective programs. Administers those programs and reports on status.
Ensures compliance with all applicable laws. .
Consults and advises the COO SJIS on matters relating to employment and labor law, employee handbooks, interpretation and negotiation of labor contracts and a variety of company policies and procedures.
Directs benefit administration and provides direction for the Company’s Wellness Program. Maintains/manages relationships with healthcare carriers & vendors.
Identifies gaps in skills in partnership with HR General managers and determines appropriate interventions to support positive changes. , prepares and/or conducts in-house training programs and coordinates management non-technical training requirements e.g. Labor Relations, D&A Program training.
Oversees and administers the Company's tuition assistance program and updates policy to meet the needs of the organization.
Develop new and revise existing Human Resource policies which comply with federal and state statutes. Ensure the policies are fairly administered in compliance with law and regulation and ensure timely dissemination to employees.
Develop, implement and maintain company-wide job descriptions and HR Manual to include dissemination of revisions to employees.
Advise line and staff units on Human Resources issues, problems and questions; assist in the interpretation and application of Human Resources policies and procedures.
Oversees the performance review process. Ensures consistent application of process and that the process is meeting business needs of clients. Recommends changes to process as appropriate.
Oversee employee relations activities including the Company's Service Award program, Gas Light program, and Holiday Party.
Prepare the Human Resource budget and submit for approval.
Set and maintain appropriate prerequisite requirements for unionized and non-unionized positions. Establish and maintain a testing program which meets legal requirements.
Oversee the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and ensure that employees who require assistance in dealing with a variety of issues, e.g. substance abuse, behavioral and/or emotional problems are referred to appropriate counseling and/or treatment for their situation.
In conjunction with the External Relations Department, administer the community volunteer activities program on a company-wide basis.
Provide oversight and management of the Grievance Pr

Staff Internal IT Auditor (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Function: Performs a variety of IT, financial, operational, compliance and management auditing assignments of corporate departments and various processes. Audits will identify and assess business risks, assess effectiveness of existing controls, recommend additional controls where warranted and verify accuracy of financial records and efficiency of operations.Audit work must be performance in accordance with professional standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors and under the direction of Senior and/or the Manager, Internal Auditing.

Essential Functions:

1. Appraise current or upcoming departmental procedures or processes and provide recommendations for changes or additions for improvement, increased efficiencies and effectiveness, reduced workload, error reductions, increased revenues or cost savings.

2. Ability to recognize business objectives and risks and make appropriate recommendations to address identified risks and assist management towards achieving business objectives.

3. Submit detailed audit work papers for review to Senior Internal Auditor and/or Manager, Internal Auditing. Audit working papers must be prepared in accordance with audit standards and documented through narratives, flowcharts, manual and/or computer generated spreadsheets.

4. Prepare reports of audits performed for submission to Senior Internal Auditor and/or the Manager, Internal Auditing for review. Provide recommendations for corrective action when necessary. Follow-up to determine that appropriate recommendations to audit reports are instituted and complied by department(s) affected.

5. Assist with or performance other IT and accounting functions as assigned.

6. Perform duties inherent in all supervisory, professional and administrative positions.Consistent with all positions in this classification, additional projects, tasks and/or duties beyond what is outlined here may be assigned as required.

G.M., HR/Business Partner (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Assists employees, supervisors and managers in various human relations issues from intake of the issue, researching any necessary information, soliciting any necessary resource or experts and resolving the issue at hand.
Directs the needs assessment for training and staff development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving the goals and objectives of the company.
Assists in development, implementation as well as maintaining human resources policy and procedures. Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
Partners with business lines to help managers with recruitment by assisting in the requisition and recruitment process.
Supports recruitment department and overall talent acquisition process for all exempt and non-exempt personnel, students and temporary employees. When necessary, conducts new-employee orientations and exit interviews, writes and places advertisements
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
Participate in evaluation and monitoring of success of training programs. Follow-up to ensure training objectives are met.
Contribute as project liaison on various department and business line initiatives.
Provides consultation in partnership with compensation on issues such as job description, job design, market pricing and internal equity issues.
Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning.
Design, implement and monitor in-house training programs and coordinates management non-technical training requirements.
Represents the company at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
Administers the management of labor relations activities for assigned clients/business unit to include contract language interpretation, grievance and labor management meetings, negotiations and interaction with outside counsel on a variety of legal issues.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with legal department as needed/required.
Possess a broad knowledge of Organizational Development, Compensation and Benefits Knowledge to effectively understand and develop solutions to these issues in conjunction with HR Staff.
Perform duties inherent in all supervisors, professional and administrative positions. Consistent wit

Talent Management Specialist (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Supports the Organization Development (OD) area by researching and designing processes and programs that drive SJI's performance. Plays a key role in the long-term success of SJI through the design, delivery and implementation of programs and services that facilitate the alignment and integration of people, processes and technology, vision and strategy, leadership and workforce, business goals and culture. Must be an excellent multi-tasker, able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities, deliver high quality, on-time and within budget results that meet business needs. Must be an autonomous contributor who is both a self-starter and can work independently with minimal supervision.

Strong background and superior knowledge of organization development (OD) theory and practice, a broad range of OD and consulting interventions, including cutting edge approaches to organizational transformation, change management, and talent management.

Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation and interpersonal skills

Must have political savvy, learning agility, analytical ability and strategic thinking skills including strategy development

Design and delivery of training programs; proven and dynamic training platform skills

Demonstrated skill in the area of facilitation, group intervention and team building
Experience in developing and implementing organization development and effectiveness initiatives

Bachelor's degree required in a related discipline (e.g., Organizational development, industrial/organizational psychology, organizational behavior, etc.). Experience using a variety of assessment tools and methods.

Must have a minimum of five years of recent related experience in organization effectiveness and/or organization development

Must have experience with several organizational redesign efforts

Must have been responsible for both leading organization-wide talent initiatives and supporting business clients with their talent management needs

Maintenance Tech- SJESP (Hammonton, NJ 08037)

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Maintenance Tech – SJESP – L76

Basic Function: Under general supervision, performs preventive maintenance and installs minor/routine parts on all types of HVAC equipment associated with that maintenance. Installs HVAC equipment and other appliances as needed. Completes heater preventive maintenance, including cleans. At the sole discretion of the Company, Maintenance Technicians may be assigned work of an AST as a developmental and/or training opportunity.

Essential Functions:

Perform the following job functions

a) Perform preventive maintenance

b) Install minor/routine parts associated with preventative maintenance calls.

c) Install and make operational HVAC equipment and other appliances as required

d) Complete heater preventive maintenance

e) Maintain good housekeeping, including maintenance of tools and equipment, and maintain required truck stock

f) Accurately apply company billing and installation procedures

g) Maintain a positive customer service approach

h) Advises customers of and sells company products and services

Wages:

Qualifying Rate: $18.25/hr

Legal/HR Intern (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The summer legal/HR intern program offers the opportunity for a law student to become directly involved in a broad range of legal matters. This position will provide valuable experience working on important, cutting edge legal issues. The intern will assist in entitlement, financing and transactional matters. Some responsibilities include:

· Assist in drafting and negotiating various agreements.

· Conduct legal research and analysis in areas relevant to the company’s business operations.

· Assist attorneys and the company’s development team with project entitlement and mitigation issues.

· Assist with contracts administration and maintaining general document workflow.

· Assist with insurance administration and contract insurance clause reviews

· Attend Grievance and fact finding meetings

· Participate in Unemployment phone hearings

· Attend Labor Management Meetings and prepare agendas and notes

Permit/Plumbing Coordinator (Hammonton, NJ 08037)

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:09:00 GMT

Basic Function:

Applies for, obtains and picks up permits; schedules inspections for HVAC and water heater installations; maintains permit records. Processes all company surveys and customer rebates. Coordinates and promotes the sale of plumbing products and services to commercial, residential and industrial customers. Responds to customer inquiries regarding products and services offered. Tracks various aspects of the process, including but not limited to; lead status, inventory utilization, payroll, coordination of install/service resources and job payment status.

Essential Functions:

Applies for, obtains and picks up permits for jobs.
Maintains permit records.
Coordinates with customers regarding appointments, job scheduling and inspections
Manage all customer survey disbursements and provide reports as required
Supports installation / plumbing department supervision as required.
Fills in for installation coordinator.
Fills in Sales coordinator
Can assist in scheduling appointments for Home Comfort Advisor’s.
Assist in processing customer rebates.
Perform related clerical and departmental duties as required.
Handles customer inquiries concerning product offerings and services. Produce business growth by profitably selling SJE/SJESP products and services (initially with a plumbing focus), either through customer leads or self-generated leads.
Scheduling and coordination of jobs received from leads including service/installation.
Create initial work orders or contracts and place preliminary equipment requirements where required.
Maintain all aspects of accounting requirements in conjunction with sales, installation/service department job costing and revenue reporting.
Complete permit applications including required sub codes, equipment specifications, diagrams and other required documents as required.
Review all service and installation related paperwork from field personnel including material sheets, time sheets, packing slips, etc. where appropriate.
Perform any other related job duties as required.

Apprentice (Hammonton, NJ 08037)

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Functions:

This position is an entry level position that can work in all territories, like the plumber and installer/plumber (i.e. anywhere in SJESP territory where the job are).

This will be a feeder position to becoming an AST in residential or commercial applications, installer or plumber.

Will be able to assist plumbers and installer/plumber on an as needed basis.

Essential Functions:

Performs preventative maintenance checks on heaters and air conditioners.

Installs parts ordered by AST's for development and training purposes.

Can assist plumber or installer in installation of equipment and fixtures.

Assists AST as helper and or training function.

Recommends sales equipment and services to customers.

Provides high level of customer service at all times.

HBR optional on part of SJESP to include level of competence, ability to complete work without direction, use of computer and completion of all paperwork.

Contract & Compliance Manager (Mt Laurel, NJ)

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:57:00 GMT

Basic Function: Responsible for identifying and ensuring compliance with commercial, financial and operational related aspects for all Marina Energy, LLC and subsidiary operating assets. Works with regional and site operating managers to obtain necessary information and reports. The individual serves as a member of the Operating Team with responsibility for analysis and interpretation of customer and consortium contract terms and conditions, preparation and control of contract documents, control of project change processes, planning and negotiation of commercial matters such as price changes and claims with customers and consortium partners. Accountable for monitoring and driving commercial execution aligned with contractual terms and conditions on customer and consortium contract level.

The candidate in the position should have experience related to the following:

Operating electric generation and thermal energy facilities
Natural gas, electric and renewable energy certificate markets

Essential Functions:

Prepare and manage contract documents required throughout contract execution, and ensure dissemination within the organization. Oversee control of all contract documents for customer, consortium and subcontracts.
Provide counsel and recommendations to the Business Line Leaders and other Operations Team members regarding contractual and commercial implications of potential project strategies and decisions. Consults with Legal and manages the legal interface, if required.
Ensure that proper and timely contractual notices are issued to customers, partners, and subcontractors. Recommend mitigating action plans. Assist Business Line Leaders in tracking and managing issue resolution.
Provide functional representation in addressing commercial matters with customers and consortium partners.
Assess, evaluate, develop and deliver contract compliance programs to ensure safe, efficient and cost effective delivery from Marina Energy’s existing assets.
Ensure client satisfaction, contractor performance and contract fulfillment during delivery of services.
Establish core contract management processes in order to monitor and manage contract compliance including change control
Give advice to project leadership on contractual issues
Proactively work with the client and teams to resolve contractual issues, interfacing with Legal as needed.
Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
Identifies risks and issues, suggests alternatives that lead to best solution
Reviews and manages contractual obligations of the parties and provides continua