Operations QA Specialist II

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation•, DE

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist II is responsible for auditing construction, operations, maintenance, and emergency response in order to identify opportunities and recommendations for improvement. This role ensures work processes are adequate, effective, and ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted energy delivery in conformance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as all company policies and procedures. The Quality Assurance Specialist II is the intermediate level in this classification. At this level, the role is expected to work independently, or as part of a team, with minimal supervision and to develop advanced skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Five (5) years of experience in Quality Assurance or related role required
Standard Driver's License (non-DOT) required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
Operator Qualification (OQ) certification preferred
Familiarity with utility industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to natural gas pipelines
Familiarity with gas construction practices, trenching, backfilling, welding, and pressure testing
Understanding of natural gas infrastructure including pipelines, valves, meters, regulators, and compressor stations
Awareness of OSHA safety standards and state-specific utility regulations
Understanding of OQ requirements and how they apply to field personnel and contractors
Strong knowledge of gas construction standards and safety protocols
Proficiency in MS Office and other business software
Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Responsibilities

Performs audits to verify that construction installation, maintenance, and emergency response activities involving Chesapeake Utilities' energy delivery assets meet internal policies and standards as well as all appropriate federal, state, and local code requirements. This includes the installation of main, services, meter sets, line locating, leak survey, and any other covered task the Company determines needs to be audited.
Documents audit findings and makes corrective action recommendations. This includes recommendations for updated policies and procedures, suspension and/or disqualification on covered tasks, and remedial training.
Ensures that business relationships with employees, outside contractors, and third parties are professional, constructive, and beneficial to all parties; represents the Company's Vision and Mission values in its interactions with all internal and external parties.
Works closely with and coordinates with the Construction Services, Field Services, and District Operations Managers to ensure that all projects are appropriately reviewed and verified.
Assists with the onboarding of new contractor crews.
Monitors material suppliers, material storage, and works with Engineering on material failures working toward continuous improvement.
Completes audits of records and relevant project documents (i.e., service cards, permits, and as-built drawings).
Collects and analyzes data on company processes and procedures and arranges the data in reports for management.