Technical Analyst Trainee

Nature of Work

This position will report to the headquarters in Kanawha County for a minimum of one year. This position requires the understanding to apply state and federal pipeline safety regulations. Under general supervision, performs beginning level professional work while conducting inspections and investigations. More independence will be allowed as proficiency is demonstrated. This position will conduct periodic inspection of intrastate pipeline operators engaged in the transportation of natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas or hazardous liquids, perform onsite reviews of operations, maintenance, emergency, control room management, operator qualification, integrity management, public awareness, damage prevention and drug and alcohol procedures for compliance with federal and state pipeline regulations;

review pipeline operator records to evaluate for compliance with operator established procedures; conduct field inspections of construction activities to monitor compliance with written plans, drawings, project specifications and federal and state regulations; receive and resolve citizen complaints and requests for assistance; participate in team inspections; assist with investigations of pipeline accidents, incidents, safety related conditions and other failures, including collection of evidence and preparing reports;

assist with collection and evaluation of operator and divisional metrics for risk analysis; review operator calculations and designs for maximum allowable operating pressure, remaining strength calculations, pressure relief device capacity, imposed loads on pipelines, and compliance with electrical safety components for pipeline facilities; support federal inspectors as needed; document all inspections, reviews and investigations in the appropriate electronic databases; helps maintain databases;

monitor and track various compliance activities and perform follow-up inspections; and periodically on call monitoring division emergency contact number. This position may draft correspondence to operators; research information regarding new operators and work with new operators to ensure understanding of regulatory requirements; assist with training for operators and other inspectors, including participation with the state pipeline safety seminar; and mentor new or less experienced inspectors.

This position may involve exposure to hazardous materials and safety-sensitive work environments, and is subject to random testing as part of a drug and alcohol misuse prevention program. The position requires regular overnight travel, and a minimum of seven weeks (nonconsecutive) sponsored mandatory training over a 3-year period in Oklahoma City, OK. Applicant may attend and participate in meetings with professional or trade organizations to discuss current pipeline issues.

Performance of other related duties may be required.

* See the special salary range for the Public Service Commission below.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering.

OR

Substitution:

Bachelor's degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university with a major in Civil, Electrical, Electrical Design, Mechanical, Chemical or Mining Engineering Technology.

Special Requirement:

A valid driver's license is required.

NOTE:

At the appointing agency's discretion, competitive candidates may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying degree. The qualifying degree must be verified before the employee may be certified permanent.

Other Information

Experience preference:
Pipeline or gas/liquid production experience or regulatory inspection experience is preferred.

* PSC salary exemption per West Virginia Code §24-1-1

Special salary range for the Public Service Commission:

The Public Service Commission has established a salary range of $58,029 to $92,760 for this classification.