Operator Qualification Regulatory Specialist

Veriforce is the fastest-growing SaaS-technology and services company in the global supply chain risk management market. We help industry-leading companies create and maintain operating cultures and work environments that optimize safety, promote sustainability, and foster collaboration across a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders. What separates Veriforce from the rest is our people. We hire highly-intelligent, growth-minded individuals that team well and continuously look for new, better ways of solving business challenges.

Job Overview: The Regulatory Specialist is responsible for completing a specified number of Evaluator, Operator Qualification (OQ), and Drug & Alcohol assessments each year, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and procedures. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of OQ and Drug & Alcohol Policies, and the ability to effectively communicate, interpret, and apply them to meet client and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operator Qualification Plans Management: Oversee and update written Operator Qualification plans for various operators, ensuring they remain compliant with current standards.
• Client Onboarding Support: Assist in onboarding new clients, ensuring they understand and are aligned with necessary regulatory processes and compliance requirements.
• Annual Program Review Meetings: Conduct annual reviews of the Operator Qualification program with operator clients to ensure continued compliance and alignment.
• Client Support: Provide assistance in adding/revising covered tasks, developing task granting matrices, and revising OQ-related procedures.
• Interface with Clients: Assist clients with day-to-day queries, providing regulatory support, and gathering required information in a timely manner.
• Collaboration Across Departments: Work closely with all Veriforce departments to ensure consistent and efficient processes and to share relevant updates.
• Platform Navigation: Become proficient in navigating and utilizing the Verisource and Web Management Site, and stay updated with new platforms as they are introduced.
• Knowledge of Tools and Procedures: Develop an understanding of the tools used by the team to complete daily tasks, ensuring smooth execution of responsibilities.
• Information Security Compliance: Adhere to the organization's Information Security Management System (ISMS) program to safeguard sensitive information.
• Regulatory Inspections: Participate in regulatory inspections of clients, both at their headquarters and in the field, ensuring compliance is upheld.
• Regulatory Assessments/Inspections: Conduct regulatory assessments and inspections for Operator clients, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Communication of Regulatory Issues: Communicate any regulatory-related issues or changes to Operator and Contractor clients, ensuring they are informed and compliant.
• Client and Steering Committee Meetings: Participate in client meetings and steering committee meetings, following up on any necessary actions or changes.
• Task and Policy Communication: Assist in the communication of OQ-related task changes, policy revisions, and regulatory compliance issues to clients.
• Regulatory Compliance Support: Assist clients with all areas of regulatory compliance, including OQ, CRM, D&A, O&M, IMG, Public Awareness, and Damage Prevention.
• Common Covered Tasks Development: Contribute to the development and maintenance of common covered tasks to ensure standardization across operations.
• Internal Regulatory Guidance: Provide regulatory and technical support, guidance, and oversight to Veriforce staff to ensure consistent compliance with regulatory standards.
• Training and Development: Conduct training sessions related to Evaluator, regulatory, and other OQ-related subjects, ensuring staff and clients are knowledgeable and up-to-date.
• Training Materials Review: Review and provide feedback on Veriforce-related training materials to ensure they are relevant and effective.
• Additional Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of regulatory activities within the organization.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is required.
• Experience: Strong knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations is essential to assist operators and contractors with compliance requirements.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of Information Security systems and related resources to support information security processes.
• Pipeline Experience: Experience in pipeline operations and pipeline regulatory requirements is preferred, providing insight into the nuances of regulatory compliance in the industry.
  
  

This job description outlines the core responsibilities and qualifications necessary for the role of Regulatory Specialist. The position demands both technical knowledge and the ability to communicate complex regulatory issues effectively to clients and colleagues.

Here are just a few of the great reasons you should join our team!

• We are mission-focused and mission-driven to help bring workers home safe every day. Our training products and compliance platform help keep workers safe.
• Work with a global team! We have colleagues and customers across North America and overseas.
• Veriforce is a great place to work! Our leaders and teams cite culture as one of the top reasons this is a great place to work.
• Veriforce provides
• 100% paid employee medical and dental insurance
• Monthly contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• A 401(k) match that is immediately fully vested
• Outstanding time off benefits
• Paid time off for volunteer activities
  

All job offers will be contingent on successful completion of a drug screen and a background check.

Veriforce is the fastest-growing SaaS-technology and services company in the global supply chain risk management market. We help industry-leading companies create and maintain operating cultures and work environments that optimize safety, promote sustainability, and foster collaboration across a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders. What separates Veriforce from the rest is our people. We hire highly-intelligent, growth-minded individuals that team well and continuously look for new, better ways of solving business challenges.

Job Overview: The Regulatory Specialist is responsible for completing a specified number of Evaluator, Operator Qualification (OQ), and Drug & Alcohol assessments each year, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and procedures. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of OQ and Drug & Alcohol Policies, and the ability to effectively communicate, interpret, and apply them to meet client and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operator Qualification Plans Management: Oversee and update written Operator Qualification plans for various operators, ensuring they remain compliant with current standards.
• Client Onboarding Support: Assist in onboarding new clients, ensuring they understand and are aligned with necessary regulatory processes and compliance requirements.
• Annual Program Review Meetings: Conduct annual reviews of the Operator Qualification program with operator clients to ensure continued compliance and alignment.
• Client Support: Provide assistance in adding/revising covered tasks, developing task granting matrices, and revising OQ-related procedures.
• Interface with Clients: Assist clients with day-to-day queries, providing regulatory support, and gathering required information in a timely manner.
• Collaboration Across Departments: Work closely with all Veriforce departments to ensure consistent and efficient processes and to share relevant updates.
• Platform Navigation: Become proficient in navigating and utilizing the Verisource and Web Management Site, and stay updated with new platforms as they are introduced.
• Knowledge of Tools and Procedures: Develop an understanding of the tools used by the team to complete daily tasks, ensuring smooth execution of responsibilities.
• Information Security Compliance: Adhere to the organization's Information Security Management System (ISMS) program to safeguard sensitive information.
• Regulatory Inspections: Participate in regulatory inspections of clients, both at their headquarters and in the field, ensuring compliance is upheld.
• Regulatory Assessments/Inspections: Conduct regulatory assessments and inspections for Operator clients, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Communication of Regulatory Issues: Communicate any regulatory-related issues or changes to Operator and Contractor clients, ensuring they are informed and compliant.
• Client and Steering Committee Meetings: Participate in client meetings and steering committee meetings, following up on any necessary actions or changes.
• Task and Policy Communication: Assist in the communication of OQ-related task changes, policy revisions, and regulatory compliance issues to clients.
• Regulatory Compliance Support: Assist clients with all areas of regulatory compliance, including OQ, CRM, D&A, O&M, IMG, Public Awareness, and Damage Prevention.
• Common Covered Tasks Development: Contribute to the development and maintenance of common covered tasks to ensure standardization across operations.
• Internal Regulatory Guidance: Provide regulatory and technical support, guidance, and oversight to Veriforce staff to ensure consistent compliance with regulatory standards.
• Training and Development: Conduct training sessions related to Evaluator, regulatory, and other OQ-related subjects, ensuring staff and clients are knowledgeable and up-to-date.
• Training Materials Review: Review and provide feedback on Veriforce-related training materials to ensure they are relevant and effective.
• Additional Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of regulatory activities within the organization.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is required.
• Experience: Strong knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations is essential to assist operators and contractors with compliance requirements.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of Information Security systems and related resources to support information security processes.
• Pipeline Experience: Experience in pipeline operations and pipeline regulatory requirements is preferred, providing insight into the nuances of regulatory compliance in the industry.
  
  

This job description outlines the core responsibilities and qualifications necessary for the role of Regulatory Specialist. The position demands both technical knowledge and the ability to communicate complex regulatory issues effectively to clients and colleagues.

Here are just a few of the great reasons you should join our team!

• We are mission-focused and mission-driven to help bring workers home safe every day. Our training products and compliance platform help keep workers safe.
• Work with a global team! We have colleagues and customers across North America and overseas.
• Veriforce is a great place to work! Our leaders and teams cite culture as one of the top reasons this is a great place to work.
• Veriforce provides
• 100% paid employee medical and dental insurance
• Monthly contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• A 401(k) match that is immediately fully vested
• Outstanding time off benefits
• Paid time off for volunteer activities
  

All job offers will be contingent on successful completion of a drug screen and a background check.