Manager Pipeline Safety Compliance

Title: Manager Pipeline Safety Compliance

Company: Peoples Gas System

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Who We Are

Peoples Gas System is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

How will you help drive the future of natural gas?

The Manager, Pipeline Safety Compliance provides leadership, direction and support to ensure adherence and compliance with Federal and State pipeline safety regulations, with emphasis on those promulgated by the Pipeline Hazardous Materials and Safety Administration (PHMSA);

This includes coordination of internal risk, compliance and control assessments and interactions with regulatory agencies. Establish and manage a centralized and comprehensive approach to assessing and monitoring conformance with pipeline safety requirements to maximize public safety and mitigate risks associated with pipeline activities.

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university
• Minimum of six years of direct experience in natural gas operation compliance administration required.
• Must have sufficient experience and technical knowledge to evaluate the operational compliance of gas operations systems.
• Knowledge of natural gas distribution operations;
• Working knowledge of the design and operational characteristics of natural gas distribution systems, including gate stations, regulator stations, meter sets; Computer literate;
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant municipal, state and federal regulations as they pertain to natural gas distribution; Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to problem solve and to analyze problems logically; Knowledge of the geographic service territory;
• Must be well organized and have demonstrated good project management skills with the ability to prioritize.
  
  

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the Pipeline Safety Compliance team. Provide direction and support to ensure the standardization of pipeline safety and compliance programs across the PGS system.
• Ensure resources are available to team and succession and developmental plans are current and appropriate. Represent the department on internal compliance issues, and with Regulatory agencies
• Develop and manage company-wide plans and programs to ensure operating compliance and pipeline safety. Gas Operations and Maintenance compliance. Public Awareness and Damage Prevention. Quality Assurance, Controls and Risk Assessments. Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS).
• Lead and manage internal risk, compliance and control assessments within Peoples Gas operations. Provide leadership and direction to the development of a PSMS, quality assurance program and risk assessment evaluations and process improvements. Manage internal risk assessments activities related to PHMSA, FPSC and Peoples Gas requirements
• Lead and coordinate formal Peoples Gas communications with PHMSA and/or FPSC to address gas related audit compliance findings and reporting requirements. Actively participate in the FPSC audits of operations, transmission systems and Peoples Gas programs, including support during audits and attendance at closing meetings. Provide central point of contact for regulatory interaction. Track and coordinate FPSC interactions through closure of issues. Ensure remedial reporting requirements are met
• Communicate regularly with senior management to communicate pipeline program and activity status regarding safety and compliance activities. Provide written reports to management on the results of compliance reviews, including recommendations for improvements and timing for correction. Provide periodic reports to Pipeline Safety Oversight Committee and other departments as needed.
• Lead special compliance projects and initiatives as needed
  
  

What will give you a competitive edge?

• Gas operations oversight or regulatory enforcement experience helpful.
• Experience in supervising or managing employees is highly desirable, preferably in a gas operations environment
• Mathematically and mechanically inclined; self-motivated with the ability to work independently. Knowledge and understanding of PHMSA and FPSC regulations.
  
  

Who Will be a part of your team?

• Frequently interacts with senior management, subject matter experts and line management throughout Peoples Gas. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with the various operations, measuremernt, and regulation engineering, integrity management, IT, data management, legal, and financial teams in Gas Delivery operations. Interacts directly with regulatory agencies, attorneys and trade associations and organizations in resolving compliance issues.
  
  

How You’ll Contribute

• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Drives Business Excellence for Customers
• Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Develops People and Teams
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment
  
  

Where And How You Will Work

• Normal office environment with frequent site visits to Gas operations in Florida.
• This will require travel throughout the Florida service territories.
  
  

Why you’ll love working with us

We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving:

• Performance Bonus: Earn an annual incentive bonus that recognizes your hard work. 
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance. 
• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with a 401k Retirement Savings Plan and a comprehensive Pension plan. 
• Ownership Opportunities: Participate in Emera’s Employee Common Share Purchase Plan and share in our success. 
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), paid company holidays, comprehensive mental, financial and physical wellness resources, and paid Parental Leave
• Growth and Development: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career. 
• And much more!
  
  

Whether you’re launching your career or looking to advance it, Peoples Gas is the perfect place for you, offering exciting opportunities for a long-term career with a dynamic, growing company.

Storm Duty Requirements

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

Pipeline Safety Compliance

PHMSA

Pipeline Hazardous Materials and Safety Administration

Federal and State Regulations

Natural Gas Operations

Compliance Administration

Risk Assessments

Control Assessments

Regulatory Agencies

Gas Distribution Operations

Gate Stations

Regulator Stations

Meter Sets

Public Safety

Risk Mitigation

Quality Assurance

Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS)

Gas Operations and Maintenance Compliance

Public Awareness

Damage Prevention

Compliance Reviews

Project Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Knowledge

Geographic Service Territory

FPSC (Florida Public Service Commission)

Audit Compliance

Regulatory Interaction

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Supervisory Experience

Mathematically Inclined

Mechanically Inclined

Self-Motivated

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