QUALIFICATIONS

There are clear precedents and practices which the incumbent uses to determine how this job is performed. This position requires five to seven years of relevant work experience.
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) under Title 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40. Any applicant/employee who performs a DOT covered function or is licensed and would operate a commercial vehicle for the Company will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Company’s DOT drug and alcohol testing programs. Any employment, transfer, or promotion offer made for this position is contingent upon taking and passing a drug test prior to the commencement of the new role. If an applicant/employee fails the drug test, any offer of employment, transfer, or promotion will be revoked.

• Oversee the activities of multiple contract construction crews as well as contractor management for timely completion of assigned work
• Direct and oversee major construction projects ensuring that facilities are constructed in conformance with Company standards and the applicable regulations, utilize project planning and monitoring methods to ensure timely completion
• Review and understand requirements of the Master Pipeline contract
• Assist with development and forecasting of departmental operating maintenance and capital budgets
• Administer blanket and bid contracts, negotiate and recommend acceptance or denial of change requests
• Track, monitor and review detailed Construction Department activities through Field Operations Management System (FOMS)
• Oversee accounts payable activities ensuring timely and accurate processing of contractor billing and quarterly accrual reporting
• Serve as liaison with external contractors for accounts payable, data entry inquires, discrepancies, resolutions, and as-builts
• Respond to legal and Public Utilities Commission requests and ensure reporting requirements are met in a timely manner
• Supervise, coordinate, schedule and monitor Construction work crews in dynamic environment with changing priorities, incorporating 24/7 emergency response with routine O&M responsibilities based on priority
• Establish and promote good working relationships with other departments
• Establish and promote good working relationships with customers, developers, municipalities, utilities and emergency response agencies
• Advise customers and contractors on job/project requirements, scheduling, permit requirements, Damage Prevention, Public Education Program and special considerations
• Address customer complaints and actively participation in the resolution process
• Review construction plans to determine if design, cost estimates, safety and compliance considerations are adequate
• Respond to and oversee emergency response activities for natural gas related emergencies, protecting the public, employees, public property and gas facilities
• Coordinate with governmental agencies for handling of emergency situations.
• Make critical decisions relative to field incidents and code compliance activities sometimes with limited information
• Conduct performance management, coaching, counseling with employees
• Provide technical and safety training for employees
• Coordinate mandatory, on-going employee training (OQ, Block, Competent Person, Pipe & Steel Joining, Respirator, HR, EMRF, etc.)
• Provide incident response and/or coordinate incident management system (ICS) implementation including evacuations and gas control as necessary
• Provide incident documentation compliant with Company policies and procedures
• Oversee Construction related compliance activities including multiple Federal, DOT, State Commission, requirements, OSHA and environmental requirements and procedures (using FOM’s)
• Track, monitor and audit compliance with Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) regulations
• Complete quality control inspection reports
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job