Manager, Pipeline Safety

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

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) Education, Certifications/Licenses: Required: Highschool diploma / GED Preferred: BA/BS Engineering, Project Management, Process Engineering MBA / MS Engineering Management Project Management Professional (PMI), Professional Engineer (PE) Related Work Experience: Required: 7+ years progressive experience in broad-based business and process development 5+ years of experience managing process projects Preferred: 5+ years developing and implementing process improvements within a gas utility, pipeline transmission, or other energy related field 3+ years supervisory/management experience Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience. Specific Skills & Knowledge: Required: 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 Preferred: Strong engineering and construction knowledge with natural gas distribution systems Regulation/Code Knowledge – intermediate proficiency Six Sigma Green/Black Belt training and/or certification Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: The incumbent primarily works in an office environment. The incumbent may work near or with moving mechanical parts. The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals. The incumbent may be exposed to construction related activities Occasional local and overnight travel Keyboarding required in approximately 50% - 80% of daily tasks Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

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)