Field Investigator (Public Utilities Gas Pipeline Safety Compliance Investigator)

What You'll Do

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

Responsibilities

• 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, contractors
• Field inspections of company pipeline facilities.
• Investigating natural gas related incidents and complaints.

Qualifications

• 5 years exp. in construction & operation of natural gas pipeline systems
• 1 course or 3 mos. trg. in general management
• 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in public relations
• Valid driver's license
• Or 5 years exp. as gas pipeline safety inspector & successful completion of seven basic gas pipeline safety courses from Transportation Safety Institute
• Valid driver's license
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering
• Valid driver's license
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering technology
• 3 years exp. in construction & operation of natural gas pipeline systems
• Successful completion of seven basic Transportation Safety Institute courses in gas pipeline safety
• Valid driver's license
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering technology
• 3 years exp. as gas pipeline safety inspector
• Completion of seven basic gas pipeline safety courses from Transportation Safety Institute
• Valid driver's license
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Job Skills

• Utilities Organization
• Public Utilities Commission
• Agency Contact Name and Information
• HUMAN RESOURCES - ContactJobsHR@puco.ohio.gov.

Benefits

Salary Information: Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary is set at the lowest rate of the salary range. In most cases, successful employees will increase a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year. In addition, the State of Ohio offers cost of living adjustments, longevity supplements after five years of public service, and wellness incentives.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $34.53

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00-5:00

Flexibility Available

Yes