Senior Engineer - Gas RCA

Puget Sound Energy•Bothell, WA

2d•$108,200 - $180,200

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking an experienced engineer to lead its Gas Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Program. This role is responsible for overseeing the investigation of qualifying gas events, developing lessons learned, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance pipeline safety performance. The position is part of PSE’s Quality Management (QM) department, which supports the integrity of PSE’s natural gas and electric systems. This role offers cross-functional interaction with various PSE business units and the opportunity to facilitate continuous improvement for PSE gas operations and support enterprise-wide quality management. The position is responsible for major aspects of the Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) Element 5 Incident Investigation program, including investigation of gas events, development of lessons learned, tracking program KPIs, and identifying/implementing program improvements. Additionally, the role supports the QM department’s Gas Operations Quality Control program, including reviewing audit and investigation findings, supporting RCA and corrective action development, and incorporating risk identification and mitigation activities. The role upholds safety compliance standards and promotes a culture of total safety, conducting business honestly, ethically, and in accordance with core values and Code of Conduct. This job is considered "safety sensitive" and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field. A PE license may qualify in lieu of a degree.
Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after eight (8) or more years practice as a degreed engineer).
Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Natural gas utility engineering/operations experience
Knowledge of PSMS API RP 1173
Root Cause Analysis training and experience
Program Management experience

Responsibilities

Investigation (and RCA as needed) of both internal and external qualifying gas events
Development of lessons learned and improvement activities resulting from gas events, including those occurring outside PSE
Tracking and reporting out on key program KPIs, outputs, and activities
Identification and implementation of activities that will improve the overall program
Facilitation of periodic stakeholder meetings, training and OCM activities, as needed
Review of audit and investigation findings
Support for RCA and corrective action development
Incorporation of risk identification and mitigation activities as indicated by the PSMS Element 5 program
Update and maintain critical program documents and processes
Provide quality oversight to ensure all qualifying events and associated investigations follow program processes and expectations
Track qualifying events through their entire life cycle to ensure alignment with program requirements
Brings together stakeholders and leadership to initiate investigations/RCAs and to ensure the correct resources and priority are established
Drive program improvements through benchmarking activities and internal stakeholder engagement.
Establish, monitor and report on appropriate program KPIs and key data points to drive program effectiveness
Act as the point of contact for the program and deliver clear, concise program updates and technical information to diverse audiences, including all levels of leadership
Update and maintain training material and facilitate periodic training of stakeholders as required
Manage OCM needs for the program as processes, personnel, and requirements change