Gas Compliance & OQ Evaluator (Hybrid Role)

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Gas Compliance and Operator Qualification (OQ) Program Specialist to conduct field and office assessments ensuring adherence to PHMSA, DOT, and company standards. You will evaluate KSAs and administer performance reviews to determine capabilities for covered tasks on gas pipelines.

You will help develop processes, monitor metrics, and communicate findings to management to strengthen regulatory compliance and organizational safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Five years of experience in the gas utility industry.
• Ability to travel up to 30% and work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with office software applications.
• Knowledge of regulations and company standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field and office compliance assessments for PHMSA, DOT and company standards.
• Administers performance evaluations to assess KSAs for covered tasks.
• Documents records legibly and traceably.
• Analyses reports to ensure policy compliance and updates processes as needed.
• Identifies compliance risks and partners with operating areas for solutions.
• Communicates findings to management and field personnel; supports improvements.
• Reviews documents to ensure proper recordkeeping.

Skills

Office software

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Gas Compliance and Operator Qualification (OQ) Program Specialist to conduct field and office assessments ensuring adherence to PHMSA, DOT, and company standards. You will evaluate KSAs and administer performance reviews to determine capabilities for covered tasks on gas pipelines.

You will help develop processes, monitor metrics, and communicate findings to management to strengthen regulatory compliance and organizational safety.