PSC PIPELINE SAFETY COORDINATOR

State of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

368d • $50,222 - $80,105

About The Position

The Public Service Commission (PSC) Pipeline Safety Coordinator is responsible for verifying pipeline operators' compliance with the Arkansas Gas Pipeline Code and the Federal Gas Pipeline Safety Code to ensure adequate, safe, and reliable natural gas. This position is governed by state and federal law and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

• The formal education of an associate degree in engineering or a related field.
• Four years of experience in mechanical engineering, pipeline inspection or a related field.
• Ability to don and utilize Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Ability to collect and analyze operational, maintenance, and cost impact data.
• Ability to review utility company filings and applications for compliance, feasibility, and cost.
• Ability to use computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the natural gas industry strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the Arkansas Gas Pipeline Code and/or the Federal Gas Pipeline Safety Code preferred.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections of gas pipeline companies' records for construction, operation, maintenance, pipeline integrity, and employee qualification, including drug and alcohol test results.
• Writes reports detailing results of each inspection or investigation and evaluates operator's corrective actions to noted violations.
• Investigates and tests pipeline companies' facilities, including documenting evidence of any violation(s) of the Arkansas Gas Pipeline Code.
• Provides advice, guidance, and engineering expertise to natural gas pipeline operators or the public regarding compliance with the Arkansas Pipeline Safety Code.
• Reviews applications for proposed location of utility gas transmission facilities, by examining utility companies' engineering design records to determine feasibility and appropriate cost of facilities.
• Recommends approval or denial of applications.
• Conducts research and develops written testimony, exhibits, and reports which present technical recommendations regarding contested issues.
• Participates in hearing preparation and testifies in hearings as an expert witness subject to cross examination by the parties to the case and inquiry from the commission.
• Maintains training and certification requirements to meet federal requirements.
• Maintains thorough working knowledge of the Arkansas Pipeline Safety Code and the Federal Pipeline Safety Code.
• Maintains testing equipment and obtains any necessary calibrations.
• Responds to public inquiries or complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree