Manager, Leak Management & Damage Prevention

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Manages the development and implementation of the Leak Management and Damage Prevention Programs for the Utility Group to enhance safety related to gas facilities and distribution systems. Responsible for ensuring compliance with State and other regulatory agencies’ regulations. Works with outside agencies such as first responders, public officials, contractors, and schools while raising the public’s awareness of damage prevention and the potential hazards of natural gas pipelines and facilities.

Requirements

Must possess a working knowledge of compliance, leak management, and damage prevention concepts at a level normally acquired through the completion of a four-year degree in a business or engineering related discipline.
Seven years of public safety experience or related experience in a utility or other institution whose primary business may put the public at risk is required.
Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
Accepts “GO On-Call Duty” as assigned and is responsible for overseeing, supporting, and training personnel who perform general office notification on-call.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
May be required to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Utility operations and compliance experience preferably in the natural gas industry

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing public damage prevention efforts for all stakeholders including the general public, local officials, first responders, contractors, excavators, school children etc. aimed at reducing accidents involving customers and the general public.
Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and other regulatory agency's regulations and requirements. Trains, investigates and audits as necessary to ensure compliance regulations and requirements are met.
Develops, implements, and oversees the Company’s Leak Management Program.
Responsible for oversight of leak survey contracts.
Develops, implements, and maintains the Company’s Damage Prevention Plan.
Responsible for ensuring damages are properly investigated and documented. Manages data analysis for root cause.
Responsible for managing the One call programs for contract locators and company employees.
Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.