Manager, Pipeline Safety

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Manager of Pipeline Safety is accountable for coordinating program strategy, development and execution across the enterprise and ensuring all related business objectives are met. These objectives may include development of scope, requirements, budgets, stakeholder acceptance, processes design, regulatory approval, metrics and reporting, etc.
The Manager of Pipeline Safety facilitates development and implementation of new initiatives regarding corporate-wide operations standards and processes which can include working with both internal and external departments and organizations and resources.
The Manager of Pipeline Safety leads diverse, cross-functional teams (construction operations, field operations, DIMP, regulatory, contractors, etc.) and ensures their deliverables are understood and delivered according to the project/program requirements, schedules, and budget.
Business Execution & Innovation:
Coordinate the development of strategy, design and implementation of Pipeline Safety Management programs across the enterprise.
Serve as Manager of assigned enterprise projects/programs, involving design and implementation of recommended practice API-1173 elements and initiatives
• Develop, implement, and execute supporting program process components with specific focus on an Operations Procedure Manual (OPM) Management of Change Program
Define project/program scope, baselines and schedules
Ensure projects/programs are managed to budget, schedule, and standards
Ensure proper interpretation, application, and implementation of federal, state and local codes and guidelines as applicable on projects/programs
Identify and properly manage project/program risks
Manage project/program contractors and other resources as applicable
Ensure scope changes are appropriately addressed; adequately documented, impact analysis, approved.
Review and process contractors' invoices and payments as applicable
Provide forward thinking supported by quantitative analyses and risk analysis to achieve compliance and optimal business results
Analyze project/program performance / lessons learned and initiate appropriate process improvements
Communication Relationships & Networking:
Identify and contract qualified contractors and resources for project/program work
Prepare and present project/program metrics to indicate project/program and budget health for presentation to business owners and upper management
Lead and advocate for continuous improvement and strategic alignment of PSMS across the enterprise.
Meet with Compliance & Technical Services leadership and support development of processes and standards as new compliance initiatives are introduced
Collaborate with business unit leaders to assure alignment with operating, regulatory and legal requirements.
Provide business and operations direction to contractors and team members based on evaluation of risks, company standards and procedures, regulatory requirements, etc.
Facilitate internal and external communication and change management
Coordinate program training and communication across the enterprise
Development of Others and Inclusion
Leads teams of both direct reports and matrix reporting employees
Ensure team members are fully engaged with deliverables
Supervision of direct reports performing PSMS assessment, analysis, design and project management
Lead project/program teams including acquiring and aligning diverse, cross-functional resources and subject matter experts
Hold project/program team meetings on a regular basis (progress & plan)

Requirements

• Highschool diploma / GED
• 7+ years progressive experience in broad-based business and process development
• 5+ years of experience managing process projects
• Leadership
• Supervision
• Standards development
• Business process re-engineering
• Presentation skills
• Analytical problem solving
• Influencing skills
• Negotiating skills
• Organizational skills
• MS Office Suite – intermediate proficiency
• Highly skilled working across functional organization for group coordination
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
• Ability to manage multiple programs and projects under stressful conditions

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS Engineering, Project Management, Process Engineering
• MBA / MS Engineering Management
• Project Management Professional (PMI), Professional Engineer (PE)
• 5+ years developing and implementing process improvements within a gas utility, pipeline transmission, or other energy related field
• 3+ years supervisory/management experience
• Strong engineering and construction knowledge with natural gas distribution systems
• Regulation/Code Knowledge – intermediate proficiency
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt training and/or certification

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of strategy, design and implementation of Pipeline Safety Management programs across the enterprise.
• Serve as Manager of assigned enterprise projects/programs, involving design and implementation of recommended practice API-1173 elements and initiatives
• Develop, implement, and execute supporting program process components with specific focus on an Operations Procedure Manual (OPM) Management of Change Program
• Define project/program scope, baselines and schedules
• Ensure projects/programs are managed to budget, schedule, and standards
• Ensure proper interpretation, application, and implementation of federal, state and local codes and guidelines as applicable on projects/programs
• Identify and properly manage project/program risks
• Manage project/program contractors and other resources as applicable
• Ensure scope changes are appropriately addressed; adequately documented, impact analysis, approved.
• Review and process contractors' invoices and payments as applicable
• Provide forward thinking supported by quantitative analyses and risk analysis to achieve compliance and optimal business results
• Analyze project/program performance / lessons learned and initiate appropriate process improvements
• Identify and contract qualified contractors and resources for project/program work
• Prepare and present project/program metrics to indicate project/program and budget health for presentation to business owners and upper management
• Lead and advocate for continuous improvement and strategic alignment of PSMS across the enterprise.
• Meet with Compliance & Technical Services leadership and support development of processes and standards as new compliance initiatives are introduced
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to assure alignment with operating, regulatory and legal requirements.
• Provide business and operations direction to contractors and team members based on evaluation of risks, company standards and procedures, regulatory requirements, etc.
• Facilitate internal and external communication and change management
• Coordinate program training and communication across the enterprise
• Leads teams of both direct reports and matrix reporting employees
• Ensure team members are fully engaged with deliverables
• Supervision of direct reports performing PSMS assessment, analysis, design and project management
• Lead project/program teams including acquiring and aligning diverse, cross-functional resources and subject matter experts
• Hold project/program team meetings on a regular basis (progress & plan)

Benefits

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).
• A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf.
• Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees