Pipeline Safety Management Systems Engineer I, II, III, Principal

PPL Corporation•Louisville, KY

20d

About The Position

This position provides technical oversight and leadership for Gas Operations Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS), risk management, operational performance, and compliance activities. Responsibilities include technical oversight of PSMS elements defined by API RP 1173, including quality assurance, management of change, standards and procedure development and tracking, audit and incident tracking, and emergency drill preparation. The position also develops reports, administers work processes, and leads PSMS initiatives. It may represent the company to external industry groups and organizations. The role oversees the Near Miss/Good Catch program, supports its policy, and works with Gas Operations on investigations and corrective actions. It applies applicable gas-system codes and industry standards, contributes to risk assessment and data analysis, and provides technical oversight for standards and procedure development and revisions. The position also performs engineering analysis and reporting, supports operating and maintenance functions, assists with projects and program development, and conducts work in accordance with safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology.
Knowledge of applicable gas-system codes and standards, including 49 CFR Parts 191 and 192.
Ability to communicate and work with multiple departments and people, from field employees to senior leadership.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks across short-, medium-, and long-term timeframes.

Nice To Haves

Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective.
Experience in the natural gas industry, including basic knowledge of natural gas construction and operations.
Experience performing incident investigations and analysis.

Responsibilities

Oversee the LG&E Gas Operations Near Miss/Good Catch program.
Assist in developing and maintaining a policy for the Near Miss/Good Catch program.
Work with Gas Operations to lead Near Miss, Good Catch, and incident investigations.
Report investigation findings to gas leadership and recommend corrective actions based on findings.
Log agreed-upon corrective actions in a corrective action list.
Work across departments and organizational levels to align initiatives and achieve common goals.
Manage and prioritize short-, medium-, and long-term tasks based on current needs.
Apply relevant gas-system codes and standards, including 49 CFR Parts 191 and 192.
Apply knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and provide direction on criteria for process risk management.
Lead and provide technical oversight for developing standards and procedures, reviewing them, and communicating changes to appropriate departments.
Provide technical oversight for data analysis and assessments for Gas Operations and other company departments.
Stay familiar with industry organizations and participate in internal and external committees related to PSMS activities as appropriate.
Identify opportunities for improvement and suggest improved methods.
Gather, correlate, and analyze data using established procedures.
Perform engineering assignments involving calculations, tests, and analysis.
Support operating and maintenance functions through problem identification, engineering analysis, and problem resolution.
Prepare and present reports with conclusions from job-related engineering activities.
Assist other engineers with large projects as needed.
Assist with development of goals, objectives, budgets, programs, and procedures.
Plan and control activities to provide an accident-free workplace.
Conduct work activities in accordance with environmental rules and regulations.
Review assignments for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Occasionally direct the activities of co-ops, supervisors, and others.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies and standards.