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
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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
