Position Information:

LOCATIONS: Binghamton, NY; Elmira, NY; Oneonta, NY; or other possible locations.

SALARY RANGE: $83,800 - $104,700

Schedule: Field

Job Summary

The Senior Operator Qualification Field Analyst will conduct ongoing evaluations and build testing setups to ensure effectiveness of Gas Operator Qualification (OQ) programs and recommends modifications as necessary. Conducts performance evaluations to qualify employees, according to Companies' written plan. Can provide comprehensive training if necessary and evaluation to gas crews and field inspection teams.

Major Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess personnel competency and readiness through practical evaluations for all covered tasks

• Ensure that all staff meet the required standards and regulations for operational tasks

• Builds testing setups, identifies tools and equipment that are needed to conduct testing

• Tooling and material quotes with vendors, ordering material/tools from storeroom

• Budgeting – under/overspend on tools/materials

• Coordinate, track and report the schedule of employees to complete OQ tests

• Prepares, organizes, and submits OQ task documentation

• Maintain detailed records of schedules, testing dates, and pass/fail rates for Operator Qualification

• Coordinate OQ training opportunities with HR’s Technical Training and Gas Operations

• Interpret state regulations requirements and company O&M manuals and procedures necessary for practical evaluations

• Adapt and improve evaluation programs based on new legislation

• Conduct annual review of training content accuracy in partnership with Technical Training and Gas Business

• Assist in maintain the written plan for OQ; modify procedures and standards; communicate plan requirements

• Interact with managers and supervisors to identify OQ requirements

• Prepare and conduct OQ review session with field employees

Skills and Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to maintain or obtain Evaluator/Proctor Credentials.

• Ability to proctor performance OQ exams

• Ability to work in a team environment and across different companies

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Comfortable using computers for testing and Mobile Devices for skill submittals

• Must be able to work independently and travel when necessary

  Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma and/or 5 years of proven experience within Natural Gas Distribution installation.

• Natural gas pipeline construction experience performing covered tasks preferred

• Ability to read technical documents such as Policies and procedures and capture necessary information for the job

• Knowledge and experience with the Northeast Gas Associations (NGA) Written plan

• Knowledge of PHMSA and CFR standards

Competencies

• Promote and contribute to a safety-first workplace environment.

• Develop Self & Others

• Empower to grow

• Collaborate and Share

• Be a role model

• Focus to achieve results

• Be agile

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties.

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Mobility Information

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