Natural Gas Operations Specialist

USDI (Utility Safety & Design, Inc.); Unionville (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Utility Safety and Design, Inc. (USDI) in Unionville, MO is seeking an Operations Specialist to manage compliance activities for natural gas facilities. The role covers field and office tasks, project scope understanding, workforce planning, and documentation completion.

Expect client interface, field operations support, and strict safety adherence. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, self-motivation, strong communication, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Able to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a safe environment through adherence to safety standards.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays.
• Experience with natural gas industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients on a regular basis.
• Assist in operational tasks of natural gas distribution and transmission systems.
• Maintain compliance records and documentation.
• Plan, review, update, and implement manuals and plans.
• Identify potential new clients and projects.
• Understand and comply with pipeline safety regulations.
• Maintain Operator Qualification (OQ) certification.
• Perform CP surveys and remedial action.
• Conduct leakage surveys and odorization testing.
• Inspect mains and services; conduct regulator and relief valve maintenance.
• Own and manage processes, subcontractors, and consultants.

Skills

Independence & self-motivation

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Physical stamina for weather

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

GPS/GIS systems

Job description

• USDI is seeking an Operations Specialistto perform and manage compliance activities and services for owners and operators of natural gas facilities. The job will encompass all aspects of field and office activities in our Unionville, MOlocation. Work typically includes understanding the project scope, workforce planning, preparation, execution, and completion of the proper compliance documentation. The Operations Specialist will be responsible for completing or overseeing tasks including, but not limited to:
• Interface with clients on a regular basis
• Assist in the operational tasks of natural gas distribution and transmission systems operated by USDI
• Maintain compliance records and documentation
• Plans and manuals review, update, and implementation
• Identify and/or seek out potential new clients and projects
• Understand, review, and comply with state and federal pipeline safety regulations
• Maintain Operator Qualification (OQ) certification
• Cathodic protection (CP) surveys and remedial action
• Leakage surveys and leak investigations utilizing standard industry equipment
• Odorization testing and reporting
• Inspections of mains and services
• Emergency valve inspections and maintenance
• Line Locating
• Regulator and relief valve installation, testing, and maintenance
• Own and manage processes, subcontractors, and consultants to desired outcomes
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork
• Other job duties, as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Able to work independently and be self-motivated
• Able to work with minimal supervision or assistance from others
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Physically prepared for hands on job tasks in all types of weather conditions
• Able to pass initial and continuous federally required Operator Qualification evaluations
• Able to effectively operate various company supplied equipmentWillingness to travel, including overnight stays
• Experience with natural gas industry highly preferred
• Experience with GPS and/or GIS systems and software a plus
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective interactions and communications with co-workers, management, and clients.
• Maintain a safe environment for co-workers, clients, and the public through adherence to established safety standards and timely reporting of potential hazards
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Able to pass a background, driving, employment history, and drug/alcohol screening

ABOUT USDI

Utility Safety and Design, Inc. (USDI – www.usdi.us ) provides professional engineering and design, consultation, construction, and operational services for owners and operators of natural gas facilities, including transmission operators, municipalities, master meter operators, and local distribution companies. Whatever your natural gas needs, USDI is your full-service partner. Since 1969 we’ve served more than 500 pipeline, master meter, municipal, and utility systems across the Midwest – some with a single service (such as leak surveys, cathodic protection surveys, regulator station inspections, and plan development and implementation), others as professional engineers, and still others as the operator of record. USDI provides full-spectrum natural gas solutions through 1) up-front consultation, 2) strategic engineering and design, 3) affordable construction services, and 4) total operational support.

BENEFITS

USDI offers an excellent benefit package and compensation that will be commensurate with the level of experience, skills, and ability possessed by the candidate. USDI benefits include the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage