Fuel & Natural Gas Systems Manager

Summary or Purpose

Provides managerial oversight of the operation and maintenance of the North Slope Borough’s Fuel & Natural Gas systems, ensuring reliable, safe, and cost-effective energy services in support of public health, safety, and welfare.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee the operational, maintenance, and safety activities of the Fuel and Gas functions within the Utilities Division.
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures for safe handling, storage, and distribution of fuel and natural gas.
• Aid in the preparation and administration and monitoring of the Division's annual budget, budgetary control, and monitoring expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and reporting requirements: including U.S. Department of Energy EIA reports, Power Cost Equalization documentation, State Department of Environmental Conservation reports, and other required regulatory filings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor preventative maintenance programs for fuel and gas facilities and systems to ensure system reliability and longevity.
• Review, analyze, and revise policies, procedures, and operational practices to ensure conformance with changing regulatory requirements and North Slope Borough ordinances and policies.
• Assist in the development and improvement of the Division services and programs, including rate schedules, fees, cost-of-service studies, revenue forecasting, and utility and energy master planning.
• Oversee and monitor operating and service contracts; review and approve purchases and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Promote service reliability by supporting workforce development initiatives, including oversight of technical and professional training for Division staff.
• Develop emergency response and risk mitigation plans for system failures, leaks, or safety hazards.
• Develop and implement cost-effective energy efficiency, conservation, load management, and alternative energy initiatives related to fuel and gas systems.
• Serve as a liaison between the Division and other Public Works divisions, North Slope Borough departments, village governments and corporations, customers, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of fuel and natural gas utility operations, regulatory compliance, and energy service delivery.
• Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications.
• Skill in working under pressure of deadlines and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Skill in working with public utility boards, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders involved in energy services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other Borough employees, and representatives from local, state, and federal agencies. Proficiency in the Inupiaq Language is preferred.
• Ability to obtain site-specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 265.16 within the probationary period.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, management, business administration, or a related field; OR
• High School Diploma or G.E.D., and six (6) years of experience in a related industry, preferably in an Arctic environment.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire;
• Required to obtain Incident Command System (IS) 100, IS 200, IS 300, IS 400, IS 700 and IS 800 within 2 years of hire;
• Required to obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications within 6 months of hire.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

• Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Note:

• This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.

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• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor
• Employer
• North Slope Borough
• Address
• 907-852-0364