Safety Operator Qualifications Specialist

Description

• Assure that the contract obligations' for testing and record keeping are adhered to during an Audit.
• Communicates with field personnel and supervisors to ensure resolution of issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Control calibrated measuring and test equipment used on the project.
• Follows established corrective action process for quality findings, following the Corrective Action Plan when appropriate
• Communicates with peers inside and outside of the department providing information and exchanging ideas and data.
• Actively supports the achievement of Safety and Quality goals and objectives by applying knowledge of industry regulations in Pipelines.
• Evaluates compliance with PG&E guidance documents for maintenance and construction documentation per established quality review processes.
• Keep calibration records and ensure that all testing equipment has current calibration records
• Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to inform, initiate, and ensure correction when discrepancies are found.
• Collaborates across business units and builds consistency in quality and qualification practices and procedures on all project efforts. Ensures policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to as well as protect the company’s interests.
• Assess sub-contractors' capabilities to meet the quality requirements of the project as required.
• Aspires to achieve a zero injury culture through visible support of Teichert’s Injury Prevention and Safety program, the implementation/interpretation of Quality Assurance programs, active facilitation or participation in Quality Assurance meetings and training sessions, and ensuring required compliance training for craft is completed; reviews compliance related topics with craft to keep them abreast of current changes/improvements to program; participates in conducting quality training and oversight for craft employees.
• Actively supports administrative function goals and objectives through completing technical/ administrative projects accurately and on time, providing ongoing support as required, and proactively resolving challenges and issues as they pertain to office services.
• Reviewing JSA's for safety and quality compliance
• Monitor Compliance messages for upcoming Audits and changes to Covered Tasks, than communicate those changes.
• Establishes, promotes, and protects the Company’s values including diversity, teamwork, fair work environment, and respect of others. Maintains a “team” spirit within the business unit. Works and cooperates with other disciplines (across company lines) to ensure maximum and best use of resources.
• Vendors and suppliers for compliance equipment, state and federal regulatory agencies, equipment suppliers for training purpose, industry peers
• Continuously strives to improve day-to-day processes and practices in safety and quality; ensures project activities remain focused on safety and quality; considers customer expectations and feedback to make recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation
• Personal computer, telephone, personal protective equipment (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, or a Construction related field, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Current on all company required safety and regulatory training
• Minimum 3-7 years of experience in gas pipeline construction, pipeline materials, underground pipelines, along with an understanding of tools, and equipment. Or equivalent experience / knowledge in related field.
• Physical: Sitting for long periods of time working at the computer or driving to job sites. Job site visits require walking on uneven ground, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling in confined or enclosed spaces. Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May work long hours during peak seasons.
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and adapt to changing business conditions and ambiguity.
• Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest
• Works independently and uses various methods, approaches and tactics to resolve problems and obtain solutions.
• Organizational skills.
• Business Acumen
• Excellent organizational skills, communications skills, the ability to multi-task, and most importantly, the ability to work well in a team
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Conflict resolution skills including listening and persuasion to obtain compliance.
• Adheres to data and record management as required
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to communicate with people at a variety of levels within the organization (Leadman, Foreman, Superintendents, and upper Management). Be professional in engaging in Quality Assurance related issues.
• Problem solving skills, and the ability to set and meet deadlines
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (primarily MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) skills required and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance