Operator Qualification Consultant-Associate, Intermediate or Senior

This position will have responsibility for monitoring, with guidance, Gas Distribution Operations compliance with federal and state Operator Qualification, and PHMSA anti-drug and alcohol regulations. This includes staying current on pipeline safety laws, regulations and current interpretations and assisting in strategic planning to enhance and maintain regulatory compliance. Consults with management in the identification of Operator Qualification covered task performance for employees and business partners. Performs, under the direction of the Manager, Operator Qualification Program, computer analysis auditing and field inspections of business partner Operator Qualification, and PHMSA anti-drug and alcohol programs to verify compliance.

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•Assists in reviewing and monitoring of contractor DOT operator qualification compliance in the field
•Assists with reviewing, approving and monitoring contractors DOT 199 PHMSA anti-drug and alcohol compliance
•Assists in the auditing of all DOT contractor operator qualification programs
•Responds to gas incidents and emergencies, during and outside normal working hours, supporting gas operations and executing the LG&E/KU operator qualification plan
•Assists with incident investigations, verifying compliance with DOT operator qualification across all GDO and applicable electric operations
•Assists with operator qualification and PHMSA anti-drug and alcohol training, presentations and consulting for all lines of business
•Conducts regular job site inspections/observations to ensure DOT operator qualification and PHMSA anti-drug and alcohol compliance, procedures and safety are followed
•Maintains a positive and professional rapport with various state and federal regulatory agencies
•Performs other duties as assigned
•Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Applied Science, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in gas distribution operations on a year for year basis 

Required Experience

• Candidate must demonstrate an understanding of the importance of personal accountability and commitment to best-in-class performance; exemplifies the company’s commitment to PHMSA anti-drug and alcohol regulations, and operator qualification compliance by exhibiting a highly professional demeanor in all situations.
• Candidate must have the ability to promote a positive work ethic; must be well organized yet flexible, with the ability to handle classroom instructional responsibilities, special assignments and meet multiple deadlines.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and can prepare and deliver effective presentations.
• Requires the ability to develop and retain a broad knowledge of company and field operations, construction standards, safety disciplines/rules, procedures and applicable DOT operator qualification, and other regulatory agency’s rules
• Ability to read and comprehend technical journals and regulations and the ability to interpret information for an audience of various backgrounds and skills.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed with the ability to interact with all levels within the company and the ability to lead and direct large numbers of employees within classroom and field settings.
• PC and MSOffice proficiency will be necessary for computer based OQ auditing analysis and records verification inspections.

Preferred Qualifications

•Meets the 3-year gas operations experience requirement to become an ITS certified DOT operator qualification evaluator.
•Possesses in-depth knowledge of DOT 192 Subpart N, Operator Qualification regulations, record keeping and reporting requirements.
•Possesses an excellent written and oral communication skills with broad knowledge of company and field operations, construction standards, safety disciplines/rules, procedures and applicable DOT, PHMSA, PSC, IURC and other regulatory agency’s rules.