Gas Operator Qualification Evaluator & Training Specialist

Colorado Springs Utilities; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Medical plans with HDHP/HSA

Dental & Vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Operator Qualifications (OQ) Evaluator to oversee qualification programs for gas operations in Colorado Springs, CO. This role trains and proctors knowledge assessments, evaluates performance in simulated or field environments, and ensures compliance with the OQ Program Plan and DOT requirements.

Working with in-house crews and contractors, you will manage Energy Worldnet LMS records, schedule training, coordinate audits, and support quarterly OQ

Qualifications

• Demonstrated journey-level experience in one or more gas operations roles.
• Master Evaluator Certification (Energy Worldnet) or ability to attain within 6 months of hire.
• Proficiency in Energy Worldnet Learning Management System.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and carry out the day-to-day responsibilities of ensuring all personnel who are required to perform covered tasks are appropriately qualified to do so
• Ensure compliance with DOT CFR 49 Part 192 Subpart N as it relates to qualified personnel conducting covered tasks on gas pipeline facilities
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies governing the qualification process, suspension process, disqualification process and associated policies and procedures related to the OQ process
• Ensure the OQ Training Facility is stocked, clean, prepared, and configured for the day’s scheduled activities
• Schedule and provide training days for individuals pursuing qualification
• Proctor written or oral knowledge assessments
• Conduct Operator Qualification Performance Evaluations to ensure individuals performing work on the Natural Gas system are adhering to all O&M and DOT qualification requirements
• Manage the Colorado Springs Utilities Learning Management System (Energy Worldnet) to ensure accuracy of records and make regular notifications to individuals with upcoming qualification deadlines
• Manage the Colorado Springs Utilities Operator Qualification Bookings Calendar to ensure individuals can maintain required qualifications
• Interact with Regulatory and Compliance field auditors, review findings, and strategize necessary reactions based on the findings from operators in the field
• Interact with qualified personnel and leadership who bring an internal or external operator’s performance of a covered task into question
• Help coordinate and participate in Quarterly OQ Committee meetings
• Contribute and participate during scheduled and opportunistic audits from regulatory bodies having jurisdiction

Skills

Gas operations exp.

Evaluator certification

Energy Worldnet LMS

Tools

Energy Worldnet LMS

Job description

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an Operator Qualifications (OQ) Evaluator to oversee qualification programs for gas operations in Colorado Springs, CO. This role trains and proctors knowledge assessments, evaluates performance in simulated or field environments, and ensures compliance with the OQ Program Plan and DOT requirements.

Working with in-house crews and contractors, you will manage Energy Worldnet LMS records, schedule training, coordinate audits, and support quarterly OQ