Orange & Rockland Utilities

Manager - Gas Compliance Manager

United States

$105,000-$150,000

About This Job

Overview

Under the general guidance of the Section Manager, the Manager will be responsible to conduct compliance reviews of Gas Operations and Gas Technical Services to improve work practices and mitigate potential violations by ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local Codes. The Manager will directly supervise the Senior Specialist in all aspects of gas compliance and oversight. Develops a professional relationship with the various regulatory agencies as well as the Gas Operating areas. Assists in developing and maintaining Gas Operations self-assessment & compliance plans to mitigate high risk areas and sustain a full compliance culture.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

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Work to ensure field compliance with procedures, gas specifications and codes as well as conduct field visits to assess compliance with safety and environmental measures.

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Perform self-assessments of high risk areas (e.g. leak classification, fusion inspections, etc.) to sustain a full compliance culture as well as performing process and visual fusion inspections.

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Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training programs based on quality control checks, observations and knowledge of the operation to meet departmental goals, and make recommendations for improvement.

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Research and initiate technological advances in support of compliance efforts (ie. systems, processes, etc.).

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Supervise the department specialists and efficiently manage various important administrative tasks in a timely, accurate, and organized manner (e.g., timesheet review and approval, time-off approvals, fieldwork paperwork review, leak sheet/template reviews, work dispatch).

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Benchmark best practices across companies and represent O&R on Industry committees.

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Make critical decisions, provide technical expertise and initiate enhancements to the current operation for the overall benefit of Gas Operations and its employees.

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May support Damage Prevention efforts by participating in outreach and education of customers on safe digging practices and advancing the damage prevention cause through program sponsorship and support.

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Participate in the Company's emergency management processes and storm plans as required as well as other related assignments pertaining to gas compliance or storm functions.

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Serve as liaison between PSC, Quality Assurance, and Corporate Auditing to ensure all requested documentation is sent in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

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Bachelor's Degree Business Management/Administration, Engineering, or related discipline and 3+ years related work experience in the operation and maintenance of a gas distribution system or equivalent operations experience or

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Associate's Degree Business Management/Administration, Engineering, or related discipline and 5+ years related work experience in the operation and maintenance of a gas distribution system or equivalent operations experience or

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High School Diploma/GED and 7+ years related work experience in the operation and maintenance of a gas distribution system or equivalent operations experience

Relevant Work Experience

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Must demonstrate a high energy level and be able to adapt to a fast changing operational environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, required.

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Possess understanding and working knowledge of electronic tracking and reporting databases, and learning management systems, required.

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Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, required.

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Strong computer skills a must, including Microsoft office and databases, including electronic reporting systems, required.

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Must possess the ability to interface with all levels of union and management employees, required.

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Must be available to respond to major gas-related incidents on a 24-hour on-call basis, as required.

Licenses and Certifications

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Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

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Ability to respond to system emergencies

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Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold

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Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions

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Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations

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Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)

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Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations

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Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations

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Ability to climb in and out of manholes and excavations

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Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday

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Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies

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Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses

Additional Physical Demands

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Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

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