Sr Mgr of Pipeline Integrity

Summit Utilities Inc • Fort Smith, AR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Summit Utilities is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and experienced leader to serve as Sr. Manager of Pipeline Integrity. This individual will lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of companywide natural gas pipeline Distribution Integrity Management (DIMP) and Transmission Integrity Management Program (TIMP) programs. The Sr. Manager will foster a culture of operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and proactive safety across Summit’s multi-state natural gas distribution operations.

This role is ideal for a strategic leader who excels in building collaborative teams, driving accountability, and advancing personnel and pipeline safety in a regulated utility environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience leading integrity management programs within the utility, energy, or natural gas distribution industry.
• 5+ years of management experience supervising multidisciplinary teams in the utility, energy, or natural gas distribution industry.
• Extensive knowledge of PHMSA regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Strong strategic planning and program management expertise in regulated environments.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a positive safety culture and driving organizational change.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics to guide strategy and decision making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; adept at developing and delivering executive updates.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and meticulous analytical capability.
• Strong competencies in forecasting and budgeting.
• Demonstrated success in consulting effectively with all levels of management including executives.
• Must possess the ability to influence others without direct position power to earn credibility and trust.
• Business partner mentality with ability to educate basic financial concepts to stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct audits, provide constructive feedback, and partner with leaders to drive improvement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management Systems.

Nice To Haves

• PE preferred.
• NACE/AMPP certifications are preferred.
• Experience with probabilistic risk modeling, SAP, Oracle, ICAM, Comply Manager is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) and Transmission Integrity Management Program (TIMP), ensuring program maturity, procedural development, and oversight of assessments and corrective actions.
• Own and advance DIMP & TIMP program elements, including system risk modeling (e.g., Jana), gap analysis, continuous improvement, and implementation of mitigative measures.
• Manage performance and development of a team of five direct reports.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems to support successful implementation and sustainability of the Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS).
• Serve as a subject matter expert on system risk characteristics, mitigative actions, and program effectiveness evaluations.
• Coordinate audit readiness and responses for regulatory inspections in collaboration with the Integrity leadership team.
• Support regulatory rate case activities and provide technical input as needed.
• Represent the company in state and national industry associations; monitor and interpret regulatory changes at the federal and state levels.
• Assist in annual and long-range budget planning and ensure program adherence to financial targets.
• Provide executive-level reporting on key projects and program milestones.
• Participate in on-call emergency response as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Represent Summit at industry forums, conferences, and regulatory meetings.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and regulatory changes impacting pipeline safety/integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.

Benefits

• Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to our employees when they need it most.
• We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees