Specialist, Gas Quality Control
10/15/2024Locations Auburn, Massachusetts; Lawrence, Massachusetts; Southborough, Massachusetts; Springfield, Massachusetts
Job Description
Specialist, Gas Quality Control
10/15/2024Locations: Auburn, Massachusetts; Lawrence, Massachusetts; Southborough, Massachusetts; Springfield, Massachusetts
Supports the implementation, of the Eversource Quality Control program as it relates to any of the following construction, maintenance, meter service, leak survey, corrosion, damage prevention, LNG and I&R activities at Eversource Gas. Ensures that work and activities are performed in accordance with all federal, state, and company construction standards and procedures and all safety rules and standards established by the Company and required by law. The QC Specialist has the authority to direct and stop, if necessary, work to ensure compliance with all requirements. This position is an authorized company representative when on job sites and has the authority to make decisions, within their area of responsibility, on behalf of the Company.Essential Functions:
- Ensures safe work practices are being employed in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety Handbook and Contractor Safety Manual.
- Ensures all work activities are being performed in accordance with Gas Distribution construction standards and operating procedures. Verifies that the work is being performed by qualified personnel.
- Verifies that work packages are in order with appropriate work procedures as required, mark out ticket, and mapping information.
- Monitors resources associated with the Company’s re-dig program.
- Supports the on-boarding of contractor crews and verifies that all aspects of the Company’s Operator Qualification Plan are being followed.
- Identifies non-compliant conditions and situations, makes recommendations for corrective action.
- Responsible for accurate documentation of inspection results.
- Responsible for the Company’s gas quality control programs.
- Performs activities that will contribute to the annual gas inspection plan including random inspections and re-dig program activities.
- Will be assigned an ERP role and will support Gas or Electric during any ERP or Work Continuation event as required.
Qualifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
- Requires knowledge of gas construction and maintenance standards, work practices and procedures, and safety requirements.
- Requires knowledge assessments and audits.
- Requires knowledge and use of gas business information and office automation.
- Requires strong technical writing and oral communication skills
- Must be familiar with MS Office suite and could adapt to other PC based software tools.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, related discipline or equivalent experience.
Experience:
- Three (3) or more years of experience in gas distribution, utility or technical experience preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Will be expected to become Eversource Operator Qualified.
- Valid Motor Vehicle License required.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $90,120.00to $100,130.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.
Working Conditions:
This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing. A positive drug test will result in disciplinary action.
- Work is performed both in an office environment and does require time in the field to conduct audits, training and to resolve complex problems.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the 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 frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Occasionally exposed to explosive gas, high-noise levels, and traffic and construction site hazards.
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Mental Aspects:
- Work includes analyzing, planning, organizing, evaluating and documenting.
- This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.
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Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Overview
If you are looking for a hands-on career or the opportunity to lead a team, then Operations may be for you. They are the main source of providing our customers with the essential product that makes their lives easier—power. Whether you're working with electricity or natural gas, you'll use your mechanical skills in a hands-on job and deliver results to our customers on a daily basis. You'll work collaboratively with a variety of people and departments and learn about different parts of the business while making a big impact for our customers and communities. You'll receive a variety of training to help you learn how to do your job safely. Training typically includes classroom instruction, e-learning, field simulations and on-the-job learning with a peer coach.
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Travel between CT/MA/NH
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About us
Success Profile
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- Collaborative
- Focused
- Team Player
- Adaptable
- Detail Oriented
- Positive
Culture
- We are dedicated to our employees and customers
- Safety is a core value at Eversource
- We live out our mission of delivering reliable energy
- We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued
Career Path
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Job Description
Specialist, Gas Quality Control
10/15/2024Locations: Auburn, Massachusetts; Lawrence, Massachusetts; Southborough, Massachusetts; Springfield, Massachusetts
Supports the implementation, of the Eversource Quality Control program as it relates to any of the following construction, maintenance, meter service, leak survey, corrosion, damage prevention, LNG and I&R activities at Eversource Gas. Ensures that work and activities are performed in accordance with all federal, state, and company construction standards and procedures and all safety rules and standards established by the Company and required by law. The QC Specialist has the authority to direct and stop, if necessary, work to ensure compliance with all requirements. This position is an authorized company representative when on job sites and has the authority to make decisions, within their area of responsibility, on behalf of the Company.Essential Functions:
- Ensures safe work practices are being employed in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety Handbook and Contractor Safety Manual.
- Ensures all work activities are being performed in accordance with Gas Distribution construction standards and operating procedures. Verifies that the work is being performed by qualified personnel.
- Verifies that work packages are in order with appropriate work procedures as required, mark out ticket, and mapping information.
- Monitors resources associated with the Company’s re-dig program.
- Supports the on-boarding of contractor crews and verifies that all aspects of the Company’s Operator Qualification Plan are being followed.
- Identifies non-compliant conditions and situations, makes recommendations for corrective action.
- Responsible for accurate documentation of inspection results.
- Responsible for the Company’s gas quality control programs.
- Performs activities that will contribute to the annual gas inspection plan including random inspections and re-dig program activities.
- Will be assigned an ERP role and will support Gas or Electric during any ERP or Work Continuation event as required.
Qualifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
- Requires knowledge of gas construction and maintenance standards, work practices and procedures, and safety requirements.
- Requires knowledge assessments and audits.
- Requires knowledge and use of gas business information and office automation.
- Requires strong technical writing and oral communication skills
- Must be familiar with MS Office suite and could adapt to other PC based software tools.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, related discipline or equivalent experience.
Experience:
- Three (3) or more years of experience in gas distribution, utility or technical experience preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Will be expected to become Eversource Operator Qualified.
- Valid Motor Vehicle License required.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $90,120.00to $100,130.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.
Working Conditions:
This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing. A positive drug test will result in disciplinary action.
- Work is performed both in an office environment and does require time in the field to conduct audits, training and to resolve complex problems.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the 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 frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Occasionally exposed to explosive gas, high-noise levels, and traffic and construction site hazards.
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Mental Aspects:
- Work includes analyzing, planning, organizing, evaluating and documenting.
- This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.
#gasajd
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Benefits
Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.
Healthcare, Wellness & Disability Protection for you and your Family
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, choose the coverage that is right for you and your family
- High deductible health plan option, with generous health savings account (HSA), employer contribution, ($500 individual; $1,000 employee +1 or more)
- Company-paid employee life and accident insurance and options to purchase additional coverage for you and your family
- An award-winning Wellness Program provides up to $200 annually for employees and spouses to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles
- Health and Dependent care reimbursement accounts
- Sick Time, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
Work/Life Balance Benefit Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Multi-faceted Behavioral Health Program
- Care@Work Program (child/elder care), membership/stipend for emergency services
- Adoption Assistance (eligible employees)
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Refinancing & Student Debt Counselling
- Voluntary benefits platform to access discounted home & auto, identity protection and pet insurance
- Charity donation gift matching
- Volunteer hours at local charities with rewards to our Wellness Program
- Generous time off
- Business Resource Groups for social connection and career development
Retirement Benefits for a Secure Future
- 401k: Up to 100% Employer Match on first 3% of employee's contributions
- K-Vantage: Additional Employer Contribution to the 401k based on age and years of service (2.5% to 6.5%)
- Med-Vantage HRA: Age 40+, receive annual $1,000 contribution to an HRA for post-employment qualified medical expenses
Early Career Opportunites:
Associate Development Programs & Internship Opportunities
It's an exciting time to work in the Energy Industry! Are you interested in working in a growing, dynamic field that's helping to build the clean energy grid of the future? We also have summer internship opportunities in these areas that are great segues into the full time Development Programs upon graduation.
- Gas Engineering Development Program
- Transmission Development Program
- Associate Construction Representative Program
- Engineering Professional Development Program