Please see the full job posting at: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--PUC/Pipeline-Safety-Analyst--Utility-and-Energy-Analyst-3-_REQ-172426
Has your background in natural gas pipeline infrastructure and operations prepared you to provide technical and analytical safety expertise?
If so, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) wants to hear from you!
Follow this passion and become a member of the Oregon Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) Pipeline Safety Program. The objective of this program is to determine compliance with Safety Standards aimed at preventing natural gas pipeline incidents and failures through safety inspections, enforcement, and education programs.
Benefits for joining our Team:
The PUC has stable funding through an assessment levied on the regulated natural gas, electric, telecommunication, and water utilities. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, learn, and grow professionally. As a State of Oregon agency, we offer:
- Rewarding work in a productive and rewarding environment.
- Colleagues who are innovative and passionate about public service.
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
More information about the PUC can be found online at: www.oregon.gov/PUC.
Hybrid-Remote Work:
Currently, when not preforming field work, employees who live in the State of Oregon may request approval for hybrid-remote work (generally from the employee’s personal residence). This position may be performed remotely, and at our central office in Salem, and at the PUC’s Portland satellite office. The ability to report to Salem and Portland is required when business or operational needs are necessary for onsite activities. Hybrid-remote work is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time.
What you will do as a Pipeline Safety Analyst:
You will enforce natural gas pipeline safety programs per ORS 757.039, OAR 860-024, OAR 860-028, OAR 860-031, OAR 952-000, and related US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Code of Federal Regulations parts 190, 191, 192 and 193 regulations. Specifically, you will provide engineering or analytical expertise, (relative to your level of PHMSA certification and training), to the agency's pipeline safety program, with emphasis on inspecting and documenting natural gas operators' compliance with requirements set by statute, rule, and federal code.
This program is partially funded through a federal grant and is audited annually by the US Department of Transportation for compliance with federal code. The PUC has statutory authority to levy civil penalties against operators who fail to comply with safety regulations.
What we are looking for:
A skilled professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, engineering, earth sciences, or other closely related degree and four years of professional-level experience within pipeline industry focused on inspection, regulatory compliance, operations, or safety.
OR
Seven years of work experience within pipeline industry focused on inspection, regulatory compliance, operations, or safety; four of which must be at the professional level.
A Master’s degree in business administration, engineering, earth sciences, or other closely related degree will substitute for one year of the professional level work experience.
A Doctorate in business administration, engineering, earth sciences, or other closely related degree will substitute for two years of the professional level work experience.
How to Apply:
Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions, click apply to work for the state or current state employee.
The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.
- Attach your current resume.
- Your resume and Workday job history will be reviewed by PUC to determine if you will move forward to the interview process.