OQ Coordinator

MP Nexlevel•Fargo, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

OQ Coordinators are responsible for maintaining compliance with the MP OQ plan and the OQ Plans of MP Gas customers. The primary focus will be the coordination of training, testing, and tracking activities for all employees who go through Operator Qualifications (OQ).

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree; two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong interpersonal skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to document processes/procedures
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations
Ability to use electronic devices for completing audits and evaluations and for communication
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job include sitting at a desk/computer for long periods of time. Also, the job may require focusing on a computer screen for several hours at a time. Must be able to work in all weather conditions, able to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate different jobsite walking working surfaces.

Responsibilities

Perform on site OQ training and evaluations with a solid understanding of company’s operations with respect to qualification and training of personnel performing DOT regulated pipeline covered tasks.
Maintains compliance with all applicable federal and State pipeline safety regulatory requirements.
Ensure through evaluation that individuals performing covered tasks are qualified
Perform evaluations and audits of gas crews for compliance, quality and safety issues
Ensure individuals performing covered tasks have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the tasks in a manner that ensures the safe operation of pipeline facilities
Maintain equipment compliance and assist with calibrations and repairs and red tag expired/broken items
Work closely with the Training, Compliance and Damage Prevention Manager to develop training programs and evaluation procedures
Able to recognize faulty and/or unsafe performance; correct or remove employees from performing that task. Order stop work when necessary.
Coordinate training, testing and tracking OQ requirements for employees timely
Consult with the crews and inspectors
Coordinate equipment, PPE and training needs
Report to Manager any violations, near misses, corrections, or training or qualification deficiencies
Serve as primary field investigator for utility and property damages, accidents and injuries
Frequent interaction with project personnel, as well as project and customer/client management and is held to a high level of sensitivity, professionalism and confidentiality
Attend customer meetings when needed
Maintain all certifications required for delivering training
Attend industry workshops and seminars as necessary
Travel to job site locations required
Other duties as assigned