Dir, Pipeline Integrity & Records

Responsibilities

Establish and lead the enterprise Integrity Management Program (IMP), ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., 49 CFR Part 192 Subpart O and 49 CFR Part 195.452) and industry best practices
Oversee identification of High Consequence Areas (HCAs), threat analysis, risk assessment methodologies, and integrity assessment planning
Ensure execution of baseline and ongoing integrity assessments across pipeline systems
Direct remediation programs, anomaly management, and defect prioritization to maintain system integrity and safety
Drive performance monitoring, metrics, and effectiveness evaluations for integrity programs
Ensure integration of engineering standards, operational practices, and inspection results into a unified integrity framework
Maintain full compliance with DOT/PHMSA regulations, Pipeline Safety Improvement Act requirements, and applicable industry standards
Ensure programs, documentation, and records demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements and support audit readiness
Oversee preparation and submittal of required regulatory reports, notifications, and filings
Monitor and interpret regulatory changes, driving timely updates to policies, procedures, and programs
Establish and oversee enterprise records management programs supporting pipeline integrity, ensuring proper creation, control, retention, and disposition of records
Ensure all integrity-related documentation is maintained for required regulatory retention periods, including lifecycle records tied to pipeline assets
Define and enforce data governance standards for integrity data, including accuracy, completeness, traceability, and accessibility
Lead integration of integrity systems (GIS, asset data, assessment results) with enterprise content management platforms
Ensure robust data integration processes (e.g., gathering, reviewing, and integrating data to support risk evaluation and decision-making)
Partner with Engineering, Operations, IT, Legal, Environmental, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure program alignment and execution
Coordinate with field operations to ensure integrity program requirements are effectively implemented
Align data and records processes with enterprise IT systems, including GIS, asset management, and document control platforms
Support capital project planning and execution through integration of integrity risk insights
Serve as key interface between internal stakeholders and external regulators, auditors, and industry organizations
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

Technical and/or operating experience in natural gas and/or energy industry.
7 years professional experience in managing technical and/or operating group.
Broad knowledge of regulatory requirements (FERC, EPA, OSHA, DOT, ASME, API, etc.).
Ability to develop integrated strategies, establish goals, organize action plans and evaluate progress and success.
Ability to lead and communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport.
Ability to establish effective relationships with regulatory agencies and the public.
Knowledge of pipeline operations, strategies and business plans.
Knowledge of gas industry codes and regulatory requirements.
General knowledge of BHE GT&S pipeline and storage operations.

About the Role

The Director of Pipeline Integrity & Records at BHE GT&S is responsible for establishing and leading the enterprise Integrity Management Program (IMP) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. This role oversees the identification of High Consequence Areas (HCAs), threat analysis, risk assessment methodologies, and integrity assessment planning. The Director also ensures the execution of baseline and ongoing integrity assessments across pipeline systems, directs remediation programs, anomaly management, and defect prioritization to maintain system integrity and safety. Performance monitoring, metrics, and effectiveness evaluations for integrity programs are also managed. Compliance with DOT/PHMSA regulations, Pipeline Safety Improvement Act requirements, and applicable industry standards is ensured. Programs, documentation, and records demonstrating compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting audit readiness are overseen. Enterprise records management programs supporting pipeline integrity, ensuring proper creation, control, retention, and disposition of records, are also established. Data governance standards for integrity data, including accuracy, completeness, traceability, and accessibility, are defined and enforced. Integration of integrity systems (GIS, asset data, assessment results) with enterprise content management platforms is led, and robust data integration processes are ensured. Partnerships with Engineering, Operations, IT, Legal, Environmental, and Regulatory Affairs are established to ensure program alignment and execution. Coordination with field operations to ensure integrity program requirements are effectively implemented is done, and data and records processes are aligned with enterprise IT systems, including GIS, asset management, and document control platforms. Capital project planning and execution through integration of integrity risk insights are supported, and serving as key interface between internal stakeholders and external regulators, auditors, and industry organizations is performed. Other duties as requested or assigned are performed.

About Us

BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably, and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in their work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations, we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation, and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and focus on providing a safe and inclusive work environment.

About the Team

BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.