Join a diverse and dynamic team that makes and delivers the most valuable services in the world: electricity and natural gas. At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our employees work around the clock to provide service to our customers in honor of our history and to fulfill our promise to Michigan - Count on Us! Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.8 million of the Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
Summary
This role allows for a specialized position that primarily focuses on the current and developing state of the Federal Operator Qualification regulatory responsibility within the Gas Utility industry and its effects on Consumer Energy. It is a critical role to the organization that will ensure that Consumers Energy not only meets but exceeds the regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities
•This position provides support to the Gas field operations (internal & external workforces), compliance and regulatory, engineering, operations, lab services, and corporate safety around all operations work activities.
•Perform Evaluations and analytical duties.
•Support Field Leaders and Managers with Stop the Job or Operator Qualification Concerns.
•Support new contractors and assist with Operator Qualification Program Documents.
•Update Requal Tests and Operator Qualification Protocals.
•Oversight to employee training, company standards / work methods and Code of Federal Regulations are all essential functions of the position.
•Analyze new regulation impacts / research industry trends and make recommendations to ensure compliance.
•Provide oversight of auditing process for CE employees and contractors and ensure CE employees and contractors meet all requirements of the OQ program.
•Provide oversight over OQ Regulatory Training and ensure CE employees and contractors are trained and requalified in accordance with the OQ program.
Requirements
•A Bachelor's degree in an applicable field. Less than a Bachelor's degree may be acceptable if accompanied by extensive Company or industry experience in positions that demonstrate required abilities and performance.
•Two or more years of applicable expereince is required.
The following expereince / skills may set you apart from others:
•Knowledge of Operator Qualification program as related to the Federal Operator Qualification Rule.
•Knowledge and skills in operational maintenance / construction standards and work methods.
•In-depth knowledge of applicable regulatory codes and standards.
•LEAN Experience
•Project Management
Essential Functions:
General technical analysis supports the planning, technical analysis, general management, negotiations, transactions, customer services and auditing of a wide variety of technical and business functions and technical processes of specific operating and support areas throughout the company. Duties and who this individual reports to will fluctuate between projects, departments and offices. Lead and/or assist with technical support for the plans, reports, impacts, contracts, schedules, estimates, data collection, observation, and field investigation. Provide technical, non-engineering support services with accuracy, on time and under budget. Use computer assisted applications software and equipment to prepare technical support documents. Understand and follow company established standard procedures for file structure and standard procedures for projects. Become familiar with business and technical plans and related material for each project and be able to utilize the information appropriately. Assists in client contact and communication. Utilize effective communication skills to answer inquiries from coworkers, clients, or the public. Public involvement may include producing reports, graphics, presentations, and other visual material as well as occasional speaking or meeting with stakeholders. Attend internal and external meetings. Provide technical support services in a legal and ethical manner. Regular attendance is expected.
Hours and Travel:
This position requires the individual work 40 hours per week with 90% of time spent in the office or specific field locations.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, , orientation, gender identity or national origin.
