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Pipeline Safety Inspector

State of New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

27.27 - $43.63 Hourly

56,719 - $90,750 Annually

This position is a Pay Band ED

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.

The main purpose of this position is to conduct compliance inspections of intrastate pipeline operators.

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
  • Who are the customers?

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

  • Experience conducting DOT (192 / 195) compliance inspections
  • Experience complying with or implementing DOT regulations on behalf of a pipeline operator
  • Ability to work with stringent deadlines
  • Knowledge of engineering principles, safety regulations and sound pipeline design and construction
  • Ability to prepare very detailed and technical reports and letters
  • Ability to communicate (written and verbal) at a professional level.
  • Minimum Qualification

    Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and / or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education.

    Working Conditions

    Hybrid Office / Home setting, exposure to Visual / Video Display (VDT) and extensive personal computer and cell phone usage with extended periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Occasional Statewide and out of State travel may be 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 not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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