Pipeline Safety Inspector (PRC #71194)

Posting Details

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Pipeline Safety Bureau:

• Enforces federal and state pipeline safety regulations in order to provide for the safe operation of natural gas and hazardous liquid facilities;
• investigates intrastate pipeline incidents and accidents that take place in New Mexico;
• enforces the State Excavation Damage Prevention Law; and
• is responsible for licensing crude oil, natural gas, and oil and gas product pipelines.

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?

This position ensures all safety aspects of the intrastate transport of natural gas and hazardous liquids by pipeline and pipeline facilities with a goal of ultimate safety and responsibility for both interstate and intrastate facilities and become the subject matter expert for interpreting federal regulations and guiding inspection staff.
How does it get done?

• Conduct inspections of all natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems to determine compliance
• Conduct investigations of all natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline incidents and accidents
• Frequently travel in and out of state for inspections and training purposes
• Prepare technical reports for inspections/investigations conducted
• Maintain and update all pipeline safety dockets and inspection forms as required
• Track violations cited for corrective action until cases are closed
• Perform QA/QC reviews of staff's work
• Manage inspection plans and intervals

Who are the customers?

• Intrastate Pipeline Operators
• Members of the public
• Agency Staff
• Federal and State Governments

Ideal Candidate

• Intrastate Pipeline Operators
• Members of the public
• Agency Staff
• Federal and State Governments

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of relevant experience. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.
Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical. Reference check and Driver's License verification are required and employment is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting. Exposure to: Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and phone usage. Communication with the general public and public agencies on a frequent basis. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Occasional statewide and out of state travel maybe required.
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Agency Contact Information: Katrina Smedley (505) 490-5217. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.