Manager, Gas Compliance

This is a Full time onsite position in our Portsmouth, NH location. Employees will need to live in a commutable area from this office.

Our Company

More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.

Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.

Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.

Take Advantage Of a Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.

• Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups.
  
  

Position Purpose

Responsible for implementing and managing a comprehensive pipeline safety compliance program for Unitil’s Natural Gas transmission and distribution systems. These duties include regulatory compliance oversight for all emergency response, construction, operation, maintenance activities in a three-state jurisdiction and a FERC regulated interstate pipeline. Will act as the Company’s primary liaison for both state and federal agencies managing audits (i.e., preparation, facilitation and follow up), information requests (i.e., preparation and filing) and compliance agreement execution. In addition, responsible for managing the implementation of the Public Awareness Plan as specified by AP 1162. To act as the system administrator for the Company’s Management System and other I.T. Systems used by gas operations to manage compliance.

Principal Accountabilities

Time %

End Results

70%

Compliance: Lead pipeline safety compliance initiatives for both distribution and transmission, including but not limited to:

• Leading the state and federal auditing process for all three states from preparation with subject matter expert coordination, facilitating the audit, and ensuring follow through on any actions identified post-audit
• Managing information requests – coordinating with subject matter experts to obtain the required
  
  

information, conducting the draft review and sign-off process, and filing and retaining records

• Manage the development of strategies to ensure the execution of compliance agreements and track compliance agreements to completion.
• Supporting internal discussion associated with pipeline safety compliance
• Providing subject matter expertise related to new rulemaking
  
  

20%

Public Awareness: Overall management and oversight of plan including:

• Obtain management commitment and support
• Oversee overall program implementation and progress tracking
• Program budget management
• Manage updates to plan (annual and/or as needed)
• Institute supplemental program enhancements and continuous improvements as needed
• Lead Unitil participation in Public Awareness inspections Measure and report on bottom-line results
  
  

10%

I.T. System Administration and System Analyses: Responsible for the system administration of all operational technology used by gas operations to implement the operation, construction, and maintenance of the Company’s distribution and transmission systems, driving compliance with required work. These responsibilities include:

• Works with project stakeholders to identify and prioritize Gas Operations software system requirements to communicate end-product requirements to internal/external development teams.
• Ensures quality standards of the software development process by confirming that the system adheres to compliance requirements.
  
  

Continuous

Leadership: Develops and fosters a high-performance workforce; acknowledges and rewards employee’s strengths and accomplishments. Fosters a work environment of commitment and achievement, setting high- performance standards and providing the direction, training, and development needed to achieve these standards. Articulates and generates enthusiasm for the Company’s mission and goals. Leads by example; demonstrates a strong commitment to Unitil’s Core Principles and values and instills this same commitment to all employees.

• Hires and retains talented and motivated employees. Identifies essential skills that provide appropriate training and clearly articulates expectations for conduct and performance.
• Communicate openly by regularly discussing company strategic plans and goals with all employees, encouraging two-way communication, and incorporating their feedback.
• Confronts issues, addresses conflict resolves problems, and recommends solutions, sometimes requiring taking a tough, principled stand, even if unpopular.
  
  

As Needed

Capitalizes on unplanned opportunities and responds to unforeseen situations; undertakes and completes assignments and special projects as assigned by management. Collaborates with other personnel within the Operations group providing assistance and auxiliary support in their absence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or curriculum compatible with the requirements of the position or equivalent work experience.
• Ten years of proven technical project/program management experience.
• Experience in the natural gas industry and pipeline safety regulation highly desirable. In-depth knowledge of industry codes and standards or a technical background a plus.
• Must have strong systematic and critical thinking skills and the ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Requires strong organizational skills to manage a multitude of varying tasks in different stages of completion; must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
• Must be available for duties during times of system emergencies.
• Will be drug tested under the PHMSA drug pool
  
  

Unitil is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Last Updated: 01/28/2025