Job Posting Title

Pipeline Safety/Regulation Specialist

Agency

185 CORPORATION COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Corporation Commission

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Annual Salary Range: $64,000 to $70,000
Location: Southeast Oklahoma Area (territory assigned will be in the Southeast Oklahoma Area and must live in that territory for consideration).

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are involved in the enforcement of Oklahoma Underground Damage Prevention Act on excavators and operators, inspection and regulation of natural gas and hazardous liquid transportation pipelines and operators. This includes the enforcement of state, federal and Commission pipeline regulations through inspections, investigations, complaint response, and training of operators and contractors.

Typical Functions

• Interprets state and federal laws and commission rules for agency and industry personnel and the general public.
• Performs investigations and responds to complaints related to the release of natural gas or hazardous liquids from pipeline facilities; determines causes and recommends appropriate steps and procedures to lessen continued threats to public safety.
• Responds to and investigates threats to public safety resulting from non-compliance with state and federal laws and agency policy.
• Conducts field inspections of excavation damages, pipeline facilities, transportation systems, and construction sites to evaluate safety and performance, using appropriate testing equipment; prepares reports of violations, deficiencies and recommendations concerning legal actions; provides assistance and training to operators as needed and follows up on inspections or actions as required.
• Identifies and reports operational deficiencies and coordinates with operators and excavators to correct, ensuring compliance with guidelines and instructions.
• Provides training and technical assistance to pipeline operators, excavators, employees, and the public on pipeline dangers, safety procedures and the proper use of emergency response equipment.
• Prepares and/or reviews operational reports, daily work records, test results, construction reports, operations manuals and other required documentation.
• Prepares exhibits and testifies as an expert witness in Commission hearings.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Petroleum, or Civil Engineering
• Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in the regulation, operation, and/or maintenance of natural gas distribution systems, natural gas transmission systems, and/or hazardous liquid pipeline systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic engineering principles related to natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines; of the construction, operation and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems, natural gas transmission systems and hazardous liquid pipeline systems; of basic research and analysis methods, of basic investigatory techniques; and of report writing and recordkeeping. Ability is required to conduct inspections and investigations of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline operations and accidents; to use electronic test equipment and personal computers; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Additional Job Description

Core work hours for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm. This schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the agency.

***This position is not remote work eligible as the position requires hands-on and in-person work to complete the essential job functions.***

Benefits

As an employee with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, you will enjoy excellent state benefits including:

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.
• A generousbenefit allowanceto offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.

Conditions of Employment

• Contingent on a favorable background check

• FLSA Exempt status

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license

Disclaimer

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state service following a break in service will be required to complete a twelve-month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule 260:130-19-30.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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