Position Description:

The OQ Manager and Trainer's primary role is to develop and manage an OQ (Operator Qualification) Program including administration, vendor management, stakeholder management, and record validation (database management). The OQ Manager and Trainer will assure all employees working in the field are fit to work and are operator qualified. The OQ Manager and Trainer ensures all training programs curriculum and instructional methods are developed in compliance with Pipeline Operators safety policies and programs, as well as any federal, state and regulatory laws and codes.

Salary Range: $145,000 - $155,000

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop, advance, update, monitor and control a company specific OQ Plan
• Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives aimed at OQ Program Improvement
• Ensure that employees have been adequately trained to recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions that may occur while performing specific tasks
• Manage online OQ Databases - removing inactive employees, and ensuring accurate reporting and job assignments
• Monitor and track employee qualification status notifying each employee prior to expiration
• Act as a company representative at meetings with Pipeline Operators
• Communicate with Pipeline Operators, whenever necessary, regarding project task lists, company roles, compliance issues, etc.
• Complete monthly project audits verifying teams are adhering to Company OQ Program
• Coordinate and communicate with local unions to establish employee initial training and performance evaluations
• Manages the prioritization of emerging work, and the planning and execution of the most effective and efficient training strategies and approaches that ensure the continuous learning of the organization
• Schedule employee Web Evaluation while accommodating project needs and requirements
• Perform practical evaluations on required covered tasks required for the job function
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Willingness to travel - estimated 1-2 days per week, primarily within New England and metro NY regions.
• Preferred minimum 3 years of experience working with ITS Training, Veriforce, Energy World Net, and ISNetworld
• Working Knowledge of NY Public Service Commission memorandum 16 NYCRR Part 255 as found in CASE 19-G-0736
• Working Knowledge of NYS Local Law 196
• Working Knowledge of NYS Code Rule 753
• Preferred minimum 10 years' experience in Gas operations or construction performing operator covered tasks
• Excellent computer and analytical problem solving abilities
• Self-motivated with a focus on compliance
• Requires excellent written and oral communication, presentation and facilitation skills
• Must be able to train and coach employees based on relevant cover task material
• Ability to use PC desktop applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook)

Physical Demands:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

BOND has a culture of and is committed to treating its employees with dignity and respect and maintaining a work environment that lives by its core values: Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, and Excellence.

BOND is an equal opportunity employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and we are committed to accommodating those with disabilities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, veteran status or military obligations, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, genetic information, protective hairstyles, domestic violence experience or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at humanresources@bondbrothers.com or at 617-387-6400.

Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly