QA/QC Specialist

PSEG•New Brunswick, NJ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of PSE&G’s Centralized Services Quality Control and Assurance group supporting Gas Operations. The incumbent will be required to observe and document construction tasks, safety procedures and customer interactions that occur on PSE&G crew and PSE&G contractor work sites. The purpose of these job-site observations and evaluations will be to ensure adherence to approved gas construction standards, safety equipment use and safe work procedures in the effort to achieve the highest criteria for quality as it applies to workmanship, materials and equipment use in the gas business unit. Candidates must maintain and apply working knowledge of PSEG Construction and Safety Standards, Emergency Response policies and procedures and be able to recognize, stop and correct unsafe or inappropriate conditions or circumstances when observed. This position includes reporting to the following locations/ territories in NJ: Oakland, Oradell, Clifton, Orange, Summit, Harrison, Jersey City, Plainfield, New Brunswick, Trenton, Burlington, Audubon. As an employee of PSE&G, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and your regular work schedule. You may also be required to work in an alternate location.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality control/ assurance, compliance related work or similar discipline.
Knowledge of welding practices, procedures, or inspection requirements associated with gas distribution construction.
Experience working in a construction environment.
Capable of understanding critical process and design and the ability to research related documentation in order to support observations.
The ability to provide direction and instruction and assume a leadership role as required during emergency response.
Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately communicate observations verbally and in writing
Understanding of PSEG Construction Standards, PSEG Safety Standards and Procedures, PSE&G Emergency Procedures Manual and other related supporting documentation.
Ability to inspect and evaluate all aspects of the tasks being performed when on-site, record observations and report them verbally and in writing using an electronic database.
Ability to learn and apply methods and tools used in equipment calibration to ensure critical tolerances are acceptable.
Must have the ability to recognize, stop and correct working conditions as appropriate.
Must be self-directed and conduct business with a high level of professionalism, teamwork, and cooperation
Demonstrated leadership behaviors
Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and a safe driving record
Safety sensitive position; DOT testing required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Utility experience
Experience performing QA/QC inspections or field oversight of Transmission and M&R.
Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

Responsibilities

Recognize and document the degree and employment of, ability, skills, and expertise required of associates and contractors individually and as part of a crew to perform particular tasks in a manner that meets the expectations set forth by the company.
Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements applied to gas construction, leak management and NJ One Call Requirements and be able to accurately report on the status of compliance regarding regulated activities.
Schedule and conduct quality auditing, surveillance, observations, and evaluations and may be required to perform self-assessments.
Observe and record trench size, backfill cushion, backfill compaction lifts, plating, shoring/ ladder requirements, etc.
Verify and document requirements for and use of NJ One Call, permitting, 911 response – mandatory notifications, (BPU, etc.) GDS and PSEG Safety Standard adherence.
Document and report areas requiring repair or review as a possible acceptable exception to a normal standard using automated reporting applications.
May be required to participate in the development and implementation of corrective action plans, root cause analyses and lessons learned as well as data analysis, mitigation and report preparation and presentation.
As an employee of PSE&G, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and your regular work schedule. You may also be required to work in an alternate location.