Assistant Manager, Natural Gas
Location: Facility Services
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 608194
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Workplace Culture
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Special Information
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is posted as Assistant Manager, Natural Gas, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Assistant Manager, Utilities & Central Plant Ops.
• Employees of Facility Services are considered essential staff and must report to work when the university is closed for emergencies. This position is required to participate is on-call, call back duties and snow removal, which can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Under established circumstances will respond to emergency dispatch calls within set timeframes Administrative or Campus Living buildings.
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director for Utility Services, the Assistant Manager, Natural Gas will oversee the natural gas department and related activities. This includes the construction, maintenance, emergency response, and overall Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) compliance for the Master Meter distribution system owned and operated by NAU.
Natural Gas Operation and Maintenance Management - 50%
• Perform or supervise cathodic protection design, survey and remediation.
• Perform or supervise leakage surveys and leak investigations along pipeline and/or within NAU facilities.
• Perform or supervise the inspection, repair, and/or replacement of piping, valves, risers, regulators, reliefs, and any other natural gas equipment.
• Maintain and update Procedures and Operator Qualification program.
• Perform evaluator duties for qualification of internal and external personnel.
• Trains employees of new work methods, procedures, qualifications, changes in safety regulations, work policies, and federal or state mandates.
• Prepare construction and modification submissions to the ACC.
• Compile and submit compliance records and documentation for the ACC.
• Plans, responds to, and/or manages response to natural gas emergencies.
• Participates in on call rotation.
Managing and Supervising the University staking program - 20%
• Performs skilled work associated with locating and marking all utility lines as requested through the Arizona 811 program and/or as needed to support construction projects. Including, but not limited to electricity, water, gas, steam, high temperature hot water, chilled water, sewer, storm sewer, reclaimed water, fiber, and other telecommunication lines.
• Manage response of other internal staking employees when appropriate.
• Oversee response to all inquiries regarding unmarked buried utilities.
• Coordinating with GIS team for updates to GIS map records.
• Conduct training seminars for internal and external workers.
• Monitor excavations for potential damage to existing utility systems or marking material.
• Inspect excavations for proper install of carrier piping and marking material.
• Ensure compliance
Planning and Reporting - 15%
• Investigates and makes recommendations on emerging technologies for natural gas systems.
• Actively maintain cutting edge knowledge of industry practices pertaining to higher education and continually suggest process improvements based on industry changes.
• Coordinates with project and master plan teams to determine correct expansion or improvement of the natural gas system.
• Creates and maintains recommended replacement schedule and budget for natural gas assets.
Supervising, Coordinating, and Communicating - 15%
• Maintaining effective communication with other staff and fostering a team relationship that allows for collaborative problem solving and process improvement.
• Acts as a subject matter expert when mentoring and assigning work to others.
• Monitors and evaluates the execution of work.
• Provide input for employee hiring, training, performance evaluation, and recommendations for performance improvements.
• Leads and supervises staff through daily interactions, goal setting, and performance assessment activities to achieve individual and department-level goals and objectives.
• Applies safety standards and maintains good housekeeping practices to provide safe working conditions
• Interpret university and department policies to assigned personnel and enforce safety regulations and adhere to proper codes and standards.
• Provides guidance, feedback, and disciplinary action as needed and appropriate.
• Manages and coordinates all job and site-specific safety requirements, hazard assessments, mandatory training, and procedures for plant staff.
• Proactively participates in accident prevention efforts for employees and promptly responds to injuries and accidents to modify activities and prevent further accidents.
• Develops long and short-term plans for labor, equipment, operation, and maintenance requirements.
• Take a proactive role in promoting and supporting Facility Services mission and vision.
• Actively maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry practices related to higher education and utility operations, energy efficiency, safety, and OSHA changes
• Holds staff accountable to new work methods or procedures, changes in safety regulations and work policies.
Other - 5%
• Other duties as assigned.
• Snow removal when needed.
Minimum Qualifications
• Accredited degree in related field or completion of a technical training program.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience of gas appliance repair or related experience.
• Be able to acquire NACE certification within 6 months of hire.
• Required to qualify to the NAU 84 standard operating procedures within 6 months of hire.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
• 10 years of natural gas system construction or maintenance AND,
• 3 years of development and management of natural gas procedure and OQ processes And,
• 9 years of staking experience which includes one year of supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Extensive knowledge and practical application of federal and local laws, policies, and processes for natural gas distribution and utility locating.
• Skills in locating different types of utilities with or without tracer wire.
• Skills in performing tasks covered by 49 CFR 192.
• Experience with steel and poly pipeline materials.
• Ability to read utility maps and drawings.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Knowledge of management principles, practices, and techniques.
• Skill in managing others and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• The ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Driving Requirement
Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver's license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the https://nau.edu/university-policy-library/motor-vehicle-use-for-university-business/ can be found on the NAU website.
Background Information
This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Salary
Anticipated salary range is $77,871 - $97,116. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.
FLSA Status
This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent is eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time according to University policy. Further, the employee must submit timesheets that accurately reflect all hours worked.
Benefits
This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees arehttps://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.
Learning and Development
Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.
Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
Application Deadline
January 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/
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