Program Manager II, Pipeline Safety Management Systems

Liberty Utilities•Gainesville, GA

6d•$95,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Program Manager II is responsible for leading implementation of Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS) across gas operations under the direction of the Sr. Manager (PSMS). The role oversees PSMS initiatives, ensures programs conform with API RP 1173, and supports consistent implementation across gas operations. Success depends on effective engagement with gas utility leadership and coordination of the Gas Technical Governance Team. The position serves as a liaison with industry associations, including AGA and NGA, and other gas utilities to help Liberty develop and adopt an industry-standard program. It leads implementation and continuous improvement of PSMS-related programs across gas utilities and tracks and reports progress. The role works closely with the PSMS Steering Committee, Gas Technical Governance Team, Gas Technical Services functional leads, and local compliance staff. The position also supports pipeline integrity and distribution programs, operations and engineering assignments, design and materials processes, risk evaluation, compliance, and operational safety metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a university or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in natural gas utility operations, integrity management, pipeline safety, or a related technical field.
Ability to lead cross-functional working groups and drive consistent implementation of technical and safety programs across gas operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with transmission integrity requirements, including identifying HCAs/MCAs and threats; assessments, reporting, and notifications; preventative and mitigative measures; continual evaluation; program effectiveness; remediation of indications; and facilitation of PSC audits.
Assist with administration and management of the distribution integrity program, continually evaluate system threats, and provide evidence-based risk mitigation solutions.
Support updates and edits to the O&M Manual and Emergency Response Plan, and perform audits of internal and external crews as requested to determine compliance with written plans.
Provide basic engineering support for gas pipeline materials, products, and tools, and assist with developing specifications.
Develop and administer management-of-change documentation for updates, and conduct virtual or classroom training on the materials.
Complete operations and engineering assignments requiring broad knowledge of the operations specialty and its effects on other fields.
Complete assigned risk evaluations, analyze results, and provide Operations with feedback on areas of concern and potential future capital projects.
Support Network Design Operations programs, including ESRI GIS, DDS (Distribution Design Studio), and SAP.
Engage with Procurement on materials analysis, estimation, and approval to ensure materials meet specifications.
Update detailed project materials lists for orders in SAP before construction.
Provide technical assistance on basic projects, including new services, main extensions, main relays, relocations, regulator stations, bridge/highway crossings, waterway crossings, and valve installations.
Ensure design technical requirements are met, including system pressure, flow, and operating requirements, and verify compliance with the company O&M Manual and applicable federal, state, and industry codes.
Apply technical knowledge to plan, conduct, and coordinate difficult assignments.
Review QAQC data to identify operational trends across Local Distribution Companies.
Assist operational leadership in consolidating operational safety metrics.
Lead implementation and continuous improvement of PSMS-related programs across gas utilities, track and regularly report progress, and coordinate with relevant committees, teams, functional leads, and compliance staff.
Engage gas utility leadership and coordinate the Gas Technical Governance Team; liaise with industry associations and other gas utilities regarding PSMS.