Operator Qualification (OQ) Evaluator / Proctor
Department: Safety
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: To Be Determined | Field Travel Required
Position Summary
Nexus Integrity Management, LLC is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Operator Qualification (OQ) Evaluator / Proctor to support our growing pipeline integrity and corrosion control operations.
This position is responsible for administering, conducting, and documenting Operator Qualification evaluations to ensure employees and applicable contractors demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to safely and effectively perform covered tasks.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pipeline operations, natural gas or hazardous liquid pipeline systems, corrosion control, or related energy infrastructure activities. This individual must be capable of administering written assessments, conducting hands-on performance evaluations, identifying competency gaps, and maintaining accurate qualification records in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, client standards, and established OQ program procedures.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting workforce readiness, operational excellence, safety, and compliance across multiple projects and locations.
Key Responsibilities
Operator Qualification Evaluations
- Administer written and computer-based Operator Qualification assessments in accordance with approved program requirements.
- Conduct hands-on performance evaluations to verify employee competency in performing designated covered tasks.
- Evaluate employees' knowledge, technical skills, safe work practices, and ability to recognize and respond appropriately to abnormal operating conditions.
- Perform evaluations using approved assessment criteria, performance checklists, and established qualification standards.
- Maintain impartiality, consistency, and integrity throughout the evaluation process.
- Identify employees who do not meet established competency requirements and communicate findings to appropriate management personnel.
- Coordinate reevaluations and follow-up assessments when necessary.
- Conduct evaluations at company facilities, training locations, client sites, and active field locations as authorized.
- Support internal audits, client audits, and regulatory reviews by providing accurate evaluation records.
- Monitor qualification expiration dates and assist with coordinating required reevaluations.
- Support administration of qualification platforms, including systems such as Veriforce, ISNetworld, or other client-designated systems, as applicable.
- Coordinate testing schedules with Operations, Human Resources, Safety, and project leadership.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in pipeline operations, corrosion control, natural gas distribution, hazardous liquid pipeline operations, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Operator Qualification requirements and covered-task evaluations.
- Experience performing technical assessments, field evaluations, employee training, or competency verification.
- Ability to understand and apply written procedures, technical standards, and evaluation criteria.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with computers, electronic testing systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability and willingness to travel to multiple job sites and operational locations.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current or previous authorization as an OQ Evaluator through a recognized operator or qualification program.
- Experience administering Veriforce, NCCER, Energy Worldnet, or comparable OQ assessments.
- Experience with corrosion control, cathodic protection, pipeline maintenance, construction, or integrity-related covered tasks.
- NACE/AMPP certification, such as CP1 or CP2, or other relevant technical qualifications.
- Experience supporting PHMSA-regulated pipeline operations.
- Previous experience as a field trainer, technical evaluator, quality assurance inspector, or pipeline supervisor.
- Familiarity with client-specific qualification requirements and third-party contractor compliance programs.
- Experience coordinating evaluations across multiple locations or operating groups.
Physical and Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel to field locations, client facilities, and training sites as business needs require.
- Ability to work in outdoor industrial and construction environments.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform field observations for extended periods.
- Ability to safely access active work areas while following all required safety procedures.
- Ability to use computers and electronic testing equipment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Nexus Integrity Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.
