Analyst, Gas Quality Control

Eversource Energy; Wrentham (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is hiring a QC Analyst to support the gas quality control program across field and office environments in MA/CT, with travel as needed.

You will enforce safety procedures, verify construction standards, and document inspection results while coordinating contractor onboarding and ensuring Operator Qualification compliance. ERP support may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in gas distribution, utility, or technical roles preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain Operator Qualifications.
• Strong technical writing and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work practices per Health and Safety Handbook and Contractor Safety Manual.
• Verify work conforms to gas construction standards and that personnel are qualified.
• Verify work packages, mark out tickets, and mapping information.
• Monitor resources for the re-dig program.
• Onboard contractor crews and ensure Operator Qualification Plan compliance.
• Identify non-compliant conditions and recommend corrective action.
• Document inspection results accurately.
• Maintain the Company’s gas quality control programs.
• Support gas inspection plan through random inspections and re-dig activities.
• Serve in ERP role and assist gas or electric during ERP/work continuation events.

Skills

Gas construction standards

Maintenance standards

Safety requirements

Audit protocols

Gas information systems

MS Office familiarity

Technical writing

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Supports the implementation of the Eversource Quality Control program as it relates to any of the following: construction, maintenance, meter service, leak survey, corrosion, damage prevention, LNG and I&R activities at Eversource Gas.

Ensures that work and activities are performed in accordance with all federal, state, and company construction standards and procedures and all safety rules and standards established by the Company and required by law. The QC Analyst has the authority to direct and stop, if necessary, work to ensure compliance with all requirements. This position is an authorized company representative when on job sites and has the authority to make decisions, within their area of responsibility, on behalf of the Company.

Essential Functions

• Ensures safe work practices are being implemented in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety Handbook and Contractor Safety Manual.
• Ensure all work activities are being performed in accordance with Gas Distribution construction standards and operating procedures. Verifies that the work is being performed by qualified personnel.
• Verifies that work packages are in order with appropriate work procedures as required, mark out ticket, and mapping information.
• Monitors resources associated with the Company’s re-dig program.
• Supports the onboarding of contractor crews and verifies that all aspects of the Company’s Operator Qualification Plan are being followed.
• Identifies non-compliant conditions and situations, makes recommendations for corrective action.
• Responsible for accurate documentation of inspection results.
• Responsible for the Company’s gas quality control programs.
• Performs activities that will contribute to the annual gas inspection plan including random inspections and re-dig program activities.
• Will be assigned an ERP role and will support Gas or Electric during any ERP or Work Continuation event as required.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

• Requires knowledge of gas construction and maintenance standards, work practices and procedures, and safety requirements.
• Requires knowledge of assessment and audit protocols and procedures.
• Requires knowledge and use of gas business information and office automation.
• Requires strong technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Must be familiar with MS Office suite and be able to adapt to other PC based software tools.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, related discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Three (3) or more years of experience in gas distribution, utility or technical experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required Operator Qualifications.

Working Conditions

This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing.

• Work is conducted outside, in varied conditions and terrain including adverse weather conditions, and in a normal office environment.
• Work requires sitting, walking, standing, stair climbing, completion of paperwork, using a telephone and computer and attending meetings.
• Drives to various job site locations and customer premises to conduct audits, training and to resolve complex problems.
• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to explosive gas, high-noise levels, and traffic and construction site hazards.
• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Mental Aspects

• Work includes analyzing, planning, organizing, evaluating and documenting.
• This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.

#gasajd

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $95,600.00-$106,220.00

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

1

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor