Management Analyst, Senior - Gas

City of Richmond•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, Gas Division, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Management Analyst Senior –Gas OQ Trainer/Auditor position. The incumbent will be responsible for staff training, proctoring, performance evaluations, and regulatory compliance field audits with respect to the related Gas Operator qualification tasks and the current O&M. Richmond Gas Works currently separates the trainer and the compliance inspector into two positions. It is the intent to utilize our trainers, by taking advantage of their field experience, in a dual role as internal compliance auditors for the field operations. Our current compliance inspector randomly audits approximately 80 individuals. This number is expected to increase. This position is designed to reduce the burden on the current compliance auditor and training team by filling a need for trainers but also taking advantage of trainer downtime to perform internal field audits. The goal is to minimize the potential for civil penalties, bodily injury, and to increase the reliability of the gas infrastructure, subsequently promoting the public and staff safety.

Requirements

Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes and regulations regarding gas distribution systems
Knowledge of workforce training methods
Knowledge of gas system components and materials
Oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with standard business office software such as Microsoft Word and Excel
General knowledge of and some experience with GIS mapping systems
Demonstrated ability to supervise others, and manage time effectively
Ability to multi-task, prioritize conflicts, and identify hazardous conditions/situations
Ability to create training material and deliver training material in a classroom or hands-on environment
Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment
Four years of related work experience
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Title 49 Code of Federal Regulation, Parts 191 & 192
Title 29 Code of Federal Regulation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
American Petroleum Institute (API)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 54: National Fuel Gas Code
Pipeline & Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP)
Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS)
Operator Qualification (OQ) knowledge of gas pipe installation practices
Experience reading a Gas/GIS map system
At least eight (8) years of field inspector/engineer experience and/or equivalent combination of experience working in natural gas industry
Some knowledge of repairs and installations of new gas facilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Experience with Microsoft Office Suites
Valid Driver's License is required

Responsibilities

Hands-on training sessions for gas related tasks as required
Operator qualification performance examinations and evaluations
Random visits to audit new construction sites, Gas Maintenance activities, and any Customer Service activity that involves handling of the gas appurtenances
Preparation and submittal of summaries of dispositions, field findings, code compliance summaries, O&M violations, etc.
Auditing of the construction inspectors in the performance of their required duties
Provide input and collect information and data to support improvements to existing SOP, O&M and best practices as needed
Provide input and collect information and data to support improvements to the current Operator Qualification program
Support DIMP mitigative strategies for incorrect operations/failure to follow procedure
Support validation of implementation of new regulatory changes
Support the activities of the Gas OQ Training unit as needed, e.g., destructive testing, and attending/participating in gas public awareness events, etc.