Operator Qualification (OQ) Trainer

ROLE
WHC LLC (A Surerus Murphy Company) (WHC), is seeking to recruit an Operator Qualification (OQ) Trainer. The OQ Trainer supports the Company’s Operator Qualification (OQ) Program for pipeline and facilities work where client or regulatory requirements apply. Working with the OQ Manager, division and project leadership, evaluators, OQ providers, and field personnel, this position coordinates task qualification requirements, verifies records and status, supports audits, and helps ensure personnel are qualified for assigned covered tasks before performing them.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the OQ Manager in maintaining and implementing the Company OQ Program, procedures, task lists, evaluation requirements, and supporting records.
• Coordinate with project teams and clients to identify applicable OQ tasks and requirements for each project, including client-specific requirements and approved OQ-provider requirements.
• Track employee and subcontractor OQ status, expirations, task assignments, training, testing, and evaluations; communicate gaps to the appropriate supervisor before work is assigned.
• Coordinate task training, testing, and evaluations with authorized evaluators and trainers, ensuring required steps are completed and documented.
• Verify that evaluators follow Company procedures and applicable OQ-provider requirements; conduct or support field observations as assigned.
• Maintain accurate employee qualification records and ensure information submitted to OQ providers is complete, consistent, and timely.
• Prepare OQ status reports, qualification matrices, expiration reports, and other documentation for management, clients, and project teams.
• Assist the OQ Manager with internal reviews, client audits, and OQ-provider audits, including locating records and tracking corrective actions to completion.
• Visit project locations and communicate with client representatives, supervisors, and field personnel to resolve OQ documentation or compliance questions.
• Support project kick-offs and planning meetings by communicating applicable OQ requirements, qualification needs, and documentation expectations.
• Support pipeline and facilities projects according to the specific scope, client requirements, and Company procedures.

Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Two years of related experience in training, OQ administration, field operations, data entry, or HSE support; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Relevant experience in pipeline and facilities construction, Operator Qualification, HSE, or OSHA requirements is preferred. Role-specific credentials and authorizations must be maintained where required.
• Preferred experience with OQ processes and platforms/providers such as Veriforce, EWN, NCCER or other client-approved systems.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to interpret task requirements, maintain qualification data, and organize audit-ready records.
• Knowledge of pipeline or construction field activities and applicable HSE requirements is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail; able to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with managers, supervisors, field personnel, clients, and vendors.
• Able to maintain confidential company and employee information and learn new software and data systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or able to develop proficiency.
• Able to travel to project sites as business needs require; the original combined position identified travel of approximately 50%–75% within the contiguous United States.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is based either our Lafayette, LA or our The Woodlands, TX office. Travel to project sites is required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The OQ Trainer reports to the OQ Manager.

EEO Statement  

WHC Energy Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.