DIR GAS OPS SUPPORT
Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities.
Consumers Energy services 6.
7 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work.
We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages.
We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day.
We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose:
world class performance delivering hometown service.
Summary
This position is responsible for providing direct oversight and execution of the Company s Gas Operations Qualification (OQ) program and Joint Gas Operations Certification Committee (JGOCC) teams.
The OQ program is a Federally regulated and mandated compliance program which requires the annual testing and certification of knowledge, skills, and abilities for all Gas employees working on a pipeline facility.
The JGOCC is one of the largest single joint committees comprised of Company and Union representatives who manage the adherence of the contractual training/certification program including the testing & oversight of 300
field employees who are participating at any given time in the program.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and direct JGOCC work plan and responsibilities
- Oversee the internal and external contractor OQ programs to ensure compliance with federal requirements
- Problem solving, continuous improvement, and executing management action plans
- Support implementation of Gas Safety Management System (GSMS)
- Lead and coordinate Federal and State MPS internal inspection protocol review and lead and participate in industry OQ related committees
- Take lead role in partnering with regulatory compliance and gas operations leaders to maintain a written qualification program for individuals performing covered tasks on pipeline and distribution facilities
- Management of OQ program and development of risk controls reputational risk avoidance
- Serve as primary liaison to the MPSC for OQ related issues and present at several regulatory meetings annually, as needed
Requirements/ Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in engineering, business, management, or technical field; or equivalent combination of experience and education
- 7
years of work experience in Gas Pipeline Operations - Extensive knowledge of Gas Code and Federal OQ Rule (49 CFR 192, Subpart N)
- Field supervisory experience
- Experience working with union workforce
- Experience leading major initiatives and projects
- Problem solving skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership and communication
- Continuous improvement
- Change management
- Project management
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced business/technical degree or professional certification preferred
Hours and Travel
This position requires the individual work 40-50 hours per week with 80% of time spent in the office or specific field locations.
This position may require the ability to travel between field locations.
This position may include nights and weekend/holiday timeframes.
This position will be remote/virtual until it s deemed safe to return to the office.
At that time, the selected candidate may choose to remain virtual or sit in an office/service center across the state of Michigan.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
|
|
 | |
