Operator Qualification Evaluator

Xcel Energy•Hugo, MN

7d•$84,900 - $120,566•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides technical and strategic expertise in the execution of a Gas Compliance and Operator Qualification (OQ) Program. The role involves conducting field and office compliance assessments of company and contractor personnel to ensure adherence to all codes and standards. It also includes administering performance evaluations and assessments to determine the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) required to perform covered tasks on distribution and transmission gas pipelines as defined by the OQ Plan. The role partners with multi-disciplinary groups to develop processes and procedures to meet regulatory requirements for gas compliance and company policy. Responsibilities include status reporting, identifying training needs based on assessment results, and monitoring key reports and metrics to ensure compliance with policy and the OQ Plan.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Five years of experience in the gas utility industry.
Possess the technical knowledge and capability to ascertain an individual's KSAs to perform covered tasks and recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs) associated with the covered task.
Able to provide and apply knowledge of all regulations and rules and the company's operating standards, policies, procedures and processes.
Proficient with office software applications.
Able to handle multiple projects, prioritize and schedule tasks, pay attention to detail and demonstrate good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience in natural gas transmission/distribution operations, audit services, regulatory compliance functions highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts field and office compliance assessments of company and contractor personnel to ensure adherence to all PHMSA, D.O.T. and company standards and policies.
Administer performance evaluations or oral evaluations in accordance with the requirements of the evaluation, designed to assess an individual's performance of a covered task as determined by the OQ Plan.
Accurately document and maintain records ensuring that said documents and records are legible, accurate, completed appropriately, and traceable to the applicable items or activities.
Analyzes reports to assure compliance with company policy and procedures. Addresses and incorporates as necessary new Gas Compliance business processes into the overall Gas Compliance and Operator Qualification effort.
Identifies compliance/performance risks and works with the gas operating areas in the development of intermediate and long-term solutions to meet regulatory requirements. Leverages relationships to identify opportunities for improvement and develops solutions to operational issues.
Communicates information to company personnel at all levels, including presentations to management and field personnel. Creates and maintains open dialogues with departments, requests information and responds by providing suggestions, alternatives and assistance.
Reviews company documents and records to ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping of all activities.