Field Operations Planner - ERG

Overview

Responsibilities

• Responds to Gas incidents as directed by the GERC and assists in making safe. Assume the role of Communicator/Liaison Officer between first responding agencies and the GERC.
• Implement the Incident Command System (ICS), as required, during Gas incidents. Assume the role of Incident Commander, when required.
• Support Divisional areas on significant incidents with obtaining the command bus, tower lights and other needed items.
• Manage, coordinate, and execute the O&R Natural Gas Hazard Awareness Training & Exercise (T&E) Program for external first responders (i.e., Orange and Rockland County OEMs; Fire/Police Departments within the Gas Service Territory). Requires flexibility in working after normal business hours
• Maintain and promote various training tools including the O&R Natural Gas Hazard Awareness Mobile Training Trailer.
• Provide gas hazard awareness/emergency response training to new and existing Gas Operations Personnel and others as needed.
• Build and maintain positive working relationship with both external agencies and internal operating departments.
• Maintain applicable Operator Qualifications as specified by the Section Manager.
• Serve as Duty Supervisor (off-hour on-call responsibility) on a rotational basis providing emergency response and supervision of personnel engaged in off-hour emergency operations
• Participate in assigned committees (e.g., Gas Operations Safety Committee , Gas Standards, etc.).
• Perform sound decision making and problem-solving regarding safety and compliance, most times during emergency situations.
• Communicate timely, accurate, and clear information effectively both during general work activities and during emergency response.
• Foster an environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected and supported.
• Meet deadlines or communicate effectively and promptly when there is a delay.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Consistently emphasizes professionalism, honesty, concern, courtesy, excellence, and teamwork.
• Perform other related tasks and duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Business Management/Administration, Engineering; Teaching & Education or related discipline and 3+ years related work experience in the operation and maintenance of a gas distribution system or equivalent operations experience. or
• Associate's Degree Business Management/Administration, Engineering; Teaching & Education or related discipline and 4+ years related work experience in the operation and maintenance of a gas distribution system or equivalent operations experience. or
• High School Diploma/GED and 5+ years related work experience in the operation and maintenance of a gas distribution system or equivalent operations experience.

• Working knowledge of gas distribution system, operations, maintenance and/or gas construction work methods. Required
• Working knowledge of Company safety standards and programs. Required
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and effectively; and be effective in a fast-paced and emergency environment. Required
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and teamwork skills. Required
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Required
• Sound decision making and problem-solving skills. Required
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with a wide variety of audiences and collaborate in cross-functional teams. Required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including comfortability with public speaking and presentation delivery. Required
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with all aspects of the Microsoft suite. Required
• Ability to think critically and apply analytical skills. Required
• Experience with emergency response and the supervision of personnel engaged in emergency fieldwork. Required
• Experience with off-hour on-call responsibilities. Required
• Knowledge of emergency response principles as it pertains to gas. Required
• Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS). Required
• Remaining calm during highly stressful, life safety, gas emergency response situations Required
• Working knowledge of the Gas Mobile Dispatch system, or equivalent. Preferred
• Working knowledge of the National Fuel Gas Code. Preferred
• Knowledge of Regulatory gas transmission and distribution codes and requirements. Preferred
• Working knowledge of companys current Mapping and OMS systems Preferred
• Experience as a Gas Emergency Response Trainer Preferred
• Safe driving record Preferred

• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective leadership skills

• Driver's License Required

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be available 24/7, and available to be on call and/or participate in off-hour emergency response and training/presenting activities as required.
• Must fulfill the requirements of the Operator Qualification for the assigned area of supervision within one (1) year of accepting the position.
• Work requires off-hour on-call responsibility (Duty Supervisor) on a rotational basis providing emergency response and supervision of personnel engaged in off-hour emergency operations.
• Must fulfill the requirements of the Duty Supervisor qualification within nine (9) months of accepting the position.
• Work is conducted outside, in varied conditions and terrain including adverse weather conditions, climbing and working in areas of limited space, and in a shared office environment.
• At times, requires working long hours in response to outage situations and shift coverage requirements.
• Work requires sitting, walking, standing, stair climbing, completion of paperwork, using a telephone and computer and attending meetings.
• At times, work with computers for long periods of time during the day.
• Must be willing and able to travel to other company divisions, locations and non-company locations is required.
• Must be willing and able to travel to other company locations to attend training may also be required.
• Must be willing and able to travel to attend industry and regulatory meetings, as needed.
• Must be able to have company emergency response vehicle at place of residence.