Operations Standards Specialist II, Engineering and Operations Standards

Responsible for supporting the lifecycle of technical procedures including the development and delivery of procedure training, process tracking and continuous procedure improvement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on Management of Change (MOC) activities for operations procedures from initiation through completion.
• Maintain enterprise-wide course content for Company Standards related to procedure changes and Federal, State and Local regulation changes.
• Facilitate the coordination of subject matter experts (SMEs) for scheduled and ad-hoc procedure reviews.
• Monitor regulatory changes and relevant industry activities to support and track appropriate response actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in the development and enhancement of training content/material.
• Administer procedure change approval workflows and troubleshoot issues within approval automation software.
• Maintain and catalog the Central Engineering distribution manuals and programs SharePoint site to include regulatory references, procedural references and identified subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Support the communication and training efforts related to procedure changes for contractors.
• Create and maintain rosters of affected personnel for enrollment in applicable trainings related to company procedures, standards and Federal, State and Local regulation changes.
• Maintain accurate records of procedure changes, including documentation of employee training on revised procedures to ensure compliance.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of the job.
• Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Compliance or related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and additional work experience. (Typically, one and a half to two years of relevant experience is equivalent to one year of formal education.)

Experience

• Working knowledge of regulatory agencies pertaining to operational standards and the development and content of technical and/or non-technical training programs and/or administration.
• Working knowledge of interpreting internal and external business issues, best practices, governmental regulations, training materials, safety manuals, field procedural manuals, equipment specifications, policies, procedures and correspondence.     
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge with pipeline/field operations, technical applications and/or customer/field experience.
• Working knowledge of regulatory agencies and governmental laws pertaining to Company operations, related codes and standards and developmental training programs.
• Working knowledge of reviewing, interpreting and/or analyzing company policies, procedures and records, equipment manuals, certification tests, government regulations and guidelines, contracts and technical training documents.
• Previous experience in technical training, transmission/distribution pipeline operations, internal controls and audit techniques and the energy industry.
• Demonstrated Ability in analyzing, compiling, trending and/or preparing data.
• Knowledge of oil and gas industry terminology, pipeline safety inspections, federal and state pipeline safety regulations and enforcement and compliance practices of regulatory agencies.
• Working knowledge of how to identify, research, evaluate and prioritize problems or specific situations and coordinate an appropriate action/response.
• Experience in use and function of Microsoft Office including excel, access, word, power point, SharePoint and Microsoft Power Automate.
• Demonstrated ability in managing projects and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams on long-term projects or programs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.

Licenses and Certifications

Required applicable driver’s license. Requires travel to other company offices and facilities and to job sites.

Additional Requirements

• Mobility to travel in and around plant and office facilities and around job sites out-of-doors.
• Able to communicate and exchange information.
• Visual ability sufficient to perform job duties.

This job description is meant as a guideline for employees of ONE Gas, Inc.  It is not a definitive or exhaustive description and consequently may not include all tasks or functions related to the position. This document does not create, and is not part of, an employment contract. Please note the position may change to meet the changing requirements of the business. Employees may be assigned duties either, in addition to or instead of, those set out in this document and the position is subject to further changes at management’s discretion.

ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in the state; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in the state in terms of customers.

Its largest natural gas distribution markets by customer count are Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka, Kan.; and Austin and El Paso, Texas. ONE Gas serves residential, commercial, industrial, transportation and wholesale customers in all three states.

Inclusion & Diversity is a core value at ONE Gas. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.

ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few:

• Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K) plan that is 100% matched up to 6%.
• Profit Sharing contributions may also be made under the 401(k) Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance.
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.