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Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

Field Investigator (Public Utilities Gas Pipeline Safety Compliance Investigator

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Overview

The Gas Pipeline Safety team is responsible for enforcing federal and state pipeline safety regulations in partnership with the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Responsibilities

In this position as a

Gas Pipeline Safety Compliance Investigator , you will be a field-based employee responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and conducting independent field audits and inspections with gas utilities. Inspections include: Reviews of company plans and procedures; Reviews of company construction, operations, and maintenance records; Field observations of gas company employees and contractors; Field inspections of company pipeline facilities. You will also be assigned to investigate natural gas related incidents and complaints. The position will involve learning and applying federal and state pipeline safety regulations to various company records and facilities to determine whether the company is complying with the regulations. Some inspections are performed as part of a team, but most inspections are performed independently. Location and Travel

This position will be based in North Central Ohio and most assignments will be in that part of the state but occasional assignments requiring overnight stays in other parts of the state are possible. Travel to Columbus will also be required throughout the year for meetings at the PUCO headquarters in downtown Columbus. The position will also require the successful completion of several training courses at PHMSA’s training facility in Oklahoma City, OK during the first 3 years in the position. A state vehicle will be assigned for work-related travel within the state. Qualifications and Requirements

5 years of natural gas related experience demonstrated in the duty section of work history to meet minimum qualifications (we will not review resumes or attachments). Possess a valid driver’s license. Other acceptable combinations of experience/education as listed in the original job description, including relevant engineering or technology programs and related gas pipeline safety coursework or experience. Location Constraints

The selected candidate must reside in or relocate to Marion, Morrow, Crawford, or Richland County areas.

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