Apprentice System Operator Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Basic Purpose

This position will be responsible for providing training to NV Energy Gas personnel, gas approved contractors and emergency responders in various gas related tasks and skills. Ensures all employees and approved contractors maintain certifications and qualifications following the NV Energy Operations and Maintenance Manual and the NV Energy Operator Qualification Plan. Coordinates activities required for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the company's natural gas distribution system. Directs gas personnel and works with other departments, customers, contractors, city, county and state agencies, and other underground utility companies. Provides leadership during emergencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Project management responsibilities to include the competitive bid process and contract assignment, the coordination and completion of projects on time, and within budget and scope.
• Oversees all aspects of projects, including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress of project. Prepares reports regarding status of project.
• Directs represented gas distribution employees performing operations and maintenance, services or metering functions.
• Provides guidance and clarification for service problems, installations, construction issues or standards.
• Manages resources for day-to-day activities to ensure implementation and support of gas distribution operations. Coordinates daily and long term workload schedules.
• Promotes and implements continuous operational improvement through review of new technologies, metrics, sourcing of equipment, etc. Promotes efficiency, productivity, open communications, and good working relations within the department through proper and consistent application of company/department policies and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Ensures all safety rules and work practices are adhered to in the field by conducting regular field audits and implementing corrective actions where necessary. Monitors field activities on a daily basis to ensure cost, quality, and schedule constraints are met and that work is done in compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, applicable standards, policy, procedures, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Coordinates regular safety meetings; ensuring personnel and/or contractors are fully trained through apprenticeships, on the job training programs, and other skills training as necessary. Stays current with gas standards.
• Provides guidance to distribution design regarding construction procedures, lead times on the installation of facilities, personnel availability for projects and technical advice on unusual work orders.
• Responds to customer, contractors and other department's inquiries and issues to provide customer service and support for gas distribution.
• Coordinates impacts to gas facilities impacted by road or drainage maintenance with local governmental agencies. Oversees underground utility locating contract.
• Provides leadership during emergency situations, requiring quick analysis and decision making combined with clear and concise direction to personnel to effectively address the situation as safely and quickly as possible. Supervises and leads field operations after normal working hours as a duty supervisor for emergencies and as outlined in the gas operations plan.
• Leads accounting projects and/or process improvements by identifying opportunities for improvement, developing new processes or policies and then implementing these processes or policies.
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to position and company.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited school (or) journeyman and five years of related work experience.

Candidates that do not possess a bachelor's degree or journeyman must have a minimum of nine years of related work experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Construction, operation and maintenance of the natural gas distribution systems including safety rules.
• Gas Operations and Maintenance Manual, Gas Operations Emergency Plan, DOT regulations pertaining to gas transmission and distribution, OSHA rules and requirements pertaining to gas system construction, operation, and maintenance, and Gas Standards Volume 15.
• Collective bargaining agreement

Demonstrated skills such as:

• Analytical, interpersonal and communication
• Managing multiple vendor contracts

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment with some field work for supervision and emergency response.

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Any applicant/employee who will perform on a pipeline, an operating, maintenance, or emergency response function regulated by Part 192, 193, or 195, will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Company's PHMSA 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.

NOTE:

Depending on qualifications of applicants, this position may be filled at a lower level than that which is posted such as Gas Administrator.

ABOUT US

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

ABOUT THE TEAM

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

JOB INFO

Job Identification: 10004997

Job Category: Gas Operations

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Pay Range: $88,800 - $111,000 Up to 12% Short Term Incentive Plan target opportunity at the discretion of the company.

Sponsorship: No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Business: NV Energy