What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator Qualifications (OQ) Evaluator position at Utility Technologies International?
Company Overview
Utility Technologies International (UTI) was established in 1992 to provide management, engineering, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and operator qualification services to the pipeline industry. Our customers include a diverse base of master meter customers; industrial users; and gathering, distribution, and transmission pipeline operators.
Job Overview
UTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Operator Qualification (OQ) Evaluator position. The primary focus of this position is to interact with operators, contractors, plumbers, curriculum providers, and in-house departments to provide unsurpassed training and qualification services. This is done through computer-based testing and hands-on skills evaluations for individuals working on natural gas facilities.
Duties of OQ Evaluator:
- Provide a comfortable and judgment-free testing environment
- Comfortable using computers for testing and iPad for skill submittals
- Understand state and federal regulations that apply to Operator Qualification
- Understand and implement the operator’s policies and procedures
- Ability to be qualified by ITS, EWN, NiSource, Veriforce, Centerpoint, MEA to perform evaluations
- Follow all safety procedures related to the tasks
- Typical tasks evaluated: Plastic Pipe Joining, Utility Locating, Corrosion Control, Leak Survey, installation of customer service lines and meters and pipeline installation, maintenance and operations
OQ Evaluator Requirements:
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English language)
- Excellent people management skills
- Flexibility with scheduling
- Mechanical aptitude
- Troubleshooting skills
- Analyze situations, make decisions, take action, and inform supervisors of exceptions to the standard processes
- Discretion when dealing with confidential information
- Good record of safe work practices
- Ability to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening
- Ability to pass random Drug and Alcohol screenings
- Ability to stand for several hours at a time
Preferred Skills:
- 15 years’ experience working on or around natural gas pipelines
- Broad skill set covering all tasks performed on a pipeline
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a bonus
- Working knowledge and experience with 49 CFR Part 192
- OSHA 10 and/or other industry safety training/qualification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- natural gas pipeline: 10 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40