Senior Operator Qualification Analyst - Military Veterans
at Avangrid
Position Information
Location: Rochester, NY
Salary Range: $92,100 - $115,200
Schedule: Office - On Site
Recruiter: Cynthia Harrall
Job Summary
Conducts ongoing evaluations to ensure the effectiveness of Gas OQ training programs and recommends modifications as necessary. Maintains records of activities and employee progress, monitors and report status of OQ Program across Avangrid Gas Companies.
Responsible for the overall program control and reporting, providing information of the scheduling, cost controlling and reporting processes and functions. Ensures the Operator Qualification Program is delivered on schedule, within budget and in conformance to applicable standards and regulations.
Major Roles & Responsibilities
- Track and report OQ compliance
- Coordinate, track and report the schedule of employees to complete OQ tests
- Schedule Prometric's for requalification of Written Exams
- Coordinate OQ training schedule with HR Training and Gas Operations
- Track and report the verification that contractors are qualified to company Plan
- Maintains OQ training databases up to date
- Keep Job Profile and Positions accurate to company needs and regulatory requirements
- Interpret state regulations and requirements
- Maintain the written plan for OQ; modify procedures and standards; communicate plan requirements
- Conduct annual review of training content accuracy in partnership with Corporate Training and the effected businesses
- Make sure industry best practices are incorporated into OQ program as applicable
- Manages the department budget and spending
- Act as liaison between AVANGRID and regulatory bodies during audits
- Represent AVANGRID on NGA OQ Committees to ensure company advocacy together with Corporate training when necessary
- Evaluate current and emerging OQ approaches throughout the gas industry
- Proctor performance Evaluations during peak season or when necessary
Skills and Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to proctor performance OQ exams
- Ability to work in a team environment and across different companies
- Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations
- Ability to work in cross functional environmental
- Understanding of Natural Gas and Operator Qualification program
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Public presentation skills and ability to summarize concepts presented accordingly
- Results oriented
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree preferred or minimum of 5 years total professional experience
Preferred Education and experience
- Knowledge and experience with the Northeast Gas Associations NGA Written plan and processes
Competencies
- Develop Self & Others
- Empower to grow
- Collaborate and Share
- Be a role model
- Focus to achieve results
- Be agile
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties.
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country
AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.\nIf you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables
Job Posting End Date:
Rochester, NY
AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) is a leading, sustainable energy company with $32 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states. AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables. Avangrid Networks owns eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving 3.2 million customers in New York and New England. Avangrid Renewables owns and operates 7.1 gigawatts of electricity capacity, primarily through wind power, with a presence in 22 states across the United States. AVANGRID employs approximately 6,500 people. AVANGRID supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals and was awarded Compliance Leader Verification by Ethisphere, a prestigious third party verification of its ethics and compliance program.